US Bridges

CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CR 59 · Structure no. 000000000003951

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31 in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 59
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I-40 & CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates35.15286, -92.55361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,049 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 59 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.