US Bridges

Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .30 MI NE of Decatur · Structure no. 0000000000X1673

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAr HWY 59
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.30 MI NE of Decatur
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates36.34868, -94.44898
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 59 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.