US Bridges

Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 20.25 MI N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007450

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesAr HWY 59
CrossesWhizzen Hollow
Location20.25 MI N JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates35.69278, -94.46778
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Whizzen Hollow built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 59 over Whizzen Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.