US Bridges

Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · .08 MI West US 412B · Structure no. 0000000000X0677

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWvalley RD Madison
CrossesWhitener Branch
Location.08 MI West US 412B
RouteCity Street 59170
Coordinates36.14406, -93.86383
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic225 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wvalley RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wvalley RD Madison over Whitener Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.