US Bridges

SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI N JCT 295&45 · Structure no. 0000000000X0682

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 295 Madison CO
CrossesDitch
Location1.25 MI N JCT 295&45
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates36.14435, -93.88948
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2042
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 CO over Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 295 Madison CO over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.