SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint
PoorBenton County, Arkansas · 3.86 MI E of Delaware CO · Structure no. 000000000001997
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint is a concrete slab carrying SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,513 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.