CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in Meadow Valley Corporation's registration statement on Form S-3
of our report dated February 25, 2000 included in Meadow Valley Corporation's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.

                                          /s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
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                                          BDO Seidman, LLP

August 28, 2000