US Bridges

SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.72 MI N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0891

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSH 23 Madison Co.
CrossesCreek
Location2.72 MI N of Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.80513, -93.79285
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 23 Madison Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Madison Co. over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 23 Madison Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.