US Bridges

SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 3.19 Miles North of Frank · Structure no. 0000000000X0898

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 23 Madison
CrossesRel Str Fleming Crk
Location3.19 Miles North of Frank
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.81242, -93.79438
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 over Rel Str Fleming Crk built?

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

What condition is SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 23 Madison over Rel Str Fleming Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.