US Bridges

CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W SH922-LAKEWALLAC · Structure no. 000000000004399

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2007. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 59/PANTHER Br
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location0.2 MI W SH922-LAKEWALLAC
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.4547, -91.48991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic139 by 2007
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59/PANTHER Br over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.