State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad
FairCrawford County, Arkansas · Van Buren · Structure no. 000000000005430
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,068
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 10,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,813 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 10,068 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 59 over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.