US Bridges

U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.78 MI E of Oklahoma Li · Structure no. 000000000003050

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,900 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 412 Benton 2
CrossesOver KCS RR
Location1.78 MI E of Oklahoma Li
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1723, -94.53419
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,900 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR 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 U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 412 Benton 2 over Over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.