Madison Co SH 23
Carrying Madison Co SH 23 over DITCH
11.65 MI N FRANKLIN CO, Madison, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Madison Co SH 23
The Madison Co SH 23 bridge in Madison, Arkansas carries Madison Co SH 23 over DITCH. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Madison Co SH 23 compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M0553
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Madison Co SH 23 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 Co SH 23 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 Co SH 23?
Madison Co SH 23 in Madison, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Madison Co SH 23 inspected?
Madison Co SH 23'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 1,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Madison Co SH 23 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 Co SH 23?
Madison Co SH 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Madison Co SH 23?
Madison Co SH 23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Madison Co SH 23 and does age affect safety?
Madison Co SH 23 was built in 1955, making it 71 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.
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