US Bridges

SH 23 Madison CO over Creek

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.40 MI N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0892

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSH 23 Madison CO
CrossesCreek
Location2.40 MI N of Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.80097, -93.79048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 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 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 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 51 ft (15.4 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.