US Bridges

U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI E JCT SH127&US412 · Structure no. 0000000000M1261

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,356 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 412 Madison
CrossesDitch
Location3.4 MI E JCT SH127&US412
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.12789, -93.62165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,356 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 412 Madison 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch?

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

Who owns U.S. 412 Madison over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.