US Bridges

SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.05 Mi. S JCT HWY 45 · Structure no. 000000000001672

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2028. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59-WASH Co.
CrossesBaron Fork Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S JCT HWY 45
RouteState Highway 59
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88024, -94.48656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2018)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59-WASH Co. over Baron Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.