US Bridges

Madison CO SH 23 over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 11.65 MI N Franklin CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0553

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CO SH 23 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Madison CO SH 23 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison CO SH 23
CrossesDitch
Location11.65 MI N Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88989, -93.71943
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 Madison CO SH 23 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Madison CO SH 23 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is Madison CO SH 23 over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Madison CO SH 23 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.