US Bridges

SH 23 over Town Branch

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.54 MI SW of US 412 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000X1508

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 over Town Branch 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23
CrossesTown Branch
Location1.54 MI SW of US 412 JCT
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07027, -93.7302
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 over Town Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 23 over Town Branch 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 over Town Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 over Town Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 23 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.