US Bridges

SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 3.5MI No JCT 74 & 295 · Structure no. 0000000000X0414

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 295 Madison CO
CrossesSinking Creek
Location3.5MI No JCT 74 & 295
RouteState Highway 295
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06903, -93.90954
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 inspectionFebruary 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 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 traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic543 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek?

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

Who owns SH 295 Madison CO over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.