US Bridges

SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.90 MI S JCT of SH 72 · Structure no. 000000000001100

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,192 by 2027. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesSpavinaw Creek
Location1.90 MI S JCT of SH 72
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39639, -94.4461
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,192 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.