US Bridges

SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI SE Washington CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0562

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 Madison Co.
CrossesSkinner Branch
Location2.75 MI SE Washington CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89238, -93.92377
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,721 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 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 16 Madison Co. over Skinner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.