US Bridges

SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 11.06 MI NE of Franklin C · Structure no. 0000000000M0552

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23 Madison CO
CrossesDitch
Location11.06 MI NE of Franklin C
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88708, -93.73093
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH 23 Madison CO over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.