US Bridges

Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI NE of SH 295 · Structure no. 0000000000M1404

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMadison CO SH 74
CrossesDitch
Location3.0 MI NE of SH 295
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.05086, -93.81974
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 74 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison CO SH 74 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Madison CO SH 74 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.