US Bridges

SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI So JCT I-540 · Structure no. 0000000000X0389

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,269
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,337 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59-CRAWFORD Co.
CrossesTown Ditch
Location2.4 MI So JCT I-540
RouteState Highway 59
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39473, -94.33041
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,269 (2018)
Projected traffic6,337 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Town Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch carry?

About 7,269 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 59-CRAWFORD Co. over Town Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.