US Bridges

SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .25 Miles West of Springt · Structure no. 000000000002879

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 12 Benton 2
CrossesFlint Creek
Location.25 Miles West of Springt
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25581, -94.4339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Benton 2 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.