US Bridges

SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 11.75 N JCT I 40 · Structure no. 0000000000M1064

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,731
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 59-CRAWFORD Co.
CrossesWebber Creek
Location11.75 N JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates35.61339, -94.37799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2018)
Projected traffic2,199 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Webber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.