State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S SH 244 · Structure no. 000000000001673
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 986
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2028. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash 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 State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash carry?
About 986 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash?
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 State Highway 59 over Evansville Creek-Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.