US Bridges

Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou

FairClosed to traffic

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 3.65 MI E L&d #2-BENZAL · Structure no. 000000000020859

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenzal Lane-Gfc
CrossesMenard Bayou
Location3.65 MI E L&d #2-BENZAL
RouteState Lands Road 299
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.01632, -91.18872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou 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 Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Benzal Lane-Gfc over Menard Bayou?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.