US Bridges

State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co.

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 10.2MI E JCT SH 74 & 23 · Structure no. 0000000000X0408

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co. in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 74
CrossesBranch-Madison Co.
Location10.2MI E JCT SH 74 & 23
RouteState Highway 74
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01407, -93.55638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic940 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co. carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns State Highway 74 over Branch-Madison Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.