US Bridges

SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.86 M S of Benton Col · Structure no. 0000000000M1061

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59-WASH Co.
CrossesStream
Location4.86 M S of Benton Col
RouteState Highway 59
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04147, -94.51291
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream 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 SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns SH 59-WASH Co. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.