US Bridges

SH 59-WASH Co. over Funkhouser Branch

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 8.4 M S of Benton Col · Structure no. 0000000000M1062

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

About this bridge

SH 59-WASH Co. over Funkhouser Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59-WASH Co. over Funkhouser Branch 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59-WASH Co.
CrossesFunkhouser Branch
Location8.4 M S of Benton Col
RouteState Highway 59
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99542, -94.49128
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 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
Trucks1%
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 Funkhouser Branch built?

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

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

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

How long is SH 59-WASH Co. over Funkhouser Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SH 59-WASH Co. over Funkhouser Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.