US Bridges

Madison SH 21 over Ditch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · .01 MI So JCT US412&21 · Structure no. 0000000000M0522

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison SH 21 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Madison SH 21 over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMadison SH 21
CrossesDitch
Location.01 MI So JCT US412&21
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates36.13542, -93.55091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison SH 21 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison SH 21 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Madison SH 21 over Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison SH 21 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Madison SH 21 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.