FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Madison CR 3655

Carrying Madison CR 3655 over KINGS RIVER

2.8 MI S JCT SH 74, Madison, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Madison CR 3655

The Madison CR 3655 bridge in Madison, Arkansas carries Madison CR 3655 over KINGS RIVER. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Madison CR 3655 compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Arkansas bridges
58
Bridges in Madison · 3 in Poor condition
Madison CR 3655 22.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
12.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
46.0 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023139

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Madison CR 3655 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Madison CR 3655 against other structures in Madison and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Madison CR 3655?

Madison CR 3655 in Madison, Arkansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Madison CR 3655 inspected?

Madison CR 3655's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 115 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Madison CR 3655 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Madison CR 3655?

Madison CR 3655 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Madison CR 3655?

Madison CR 3655 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Madison CR 3655 and does age affect safety?

Madison CR 3655 was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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