US Bridges

State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.36 M S of Ark Rvr · Structure no. 0000000000X0390

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,749
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County in Sebastian 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 7,749 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,799 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 59
CrossesCreek - Sebastian County
Location1.36 M S of Ark Rvr
RouteState Highway 59
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33055, -94.29631
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,749 (2018)
Projected traffic5,799 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 State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County built?

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

What condition is State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County carry?

About 7,749 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns State Highway 59 over Creek - Sebastian County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.