US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 2 MI S JCT SH 340- US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002157
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,900 by 2038. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.