US Bridges

State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 15.35 Miles N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000X1513

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Highway 59
CrossesTudor Creek
Location15.35 Miles N JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates35.65781, -94.40025
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 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 traffic1,006 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 59 over Tudor 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 59 over Tudor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.