US Bridges

SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 4.74 MI SW of US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X1506

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 23 Madison Co.
CrossesStream
Location4.74 MI SW of US 412
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates36.03219, -93.70388
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SH 23 Madison Co. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.