US Bridges

CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River

PoorPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · 10.4 M W SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000021899

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River is a steel other carrying CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 59D Danville RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline River
Location10.4 M W SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates34.68074, -92.92426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59D Danville RD over Middle Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.