US Bridges

SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.8MI So JCT US412&SH295 · Structure no. 0000000000X0564

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 295 Madison
CrossesWhitener Branch
Location0.8MI So JCT US412&SH295
RouteState Highway 295
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14961, -93.88932
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic662 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Whitener Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 295 Madison over Whitener Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.