US Bridges

S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · JCT US 412 & SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000003051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,677
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, 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 5,677 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,898 by 2028. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H.59 Benton 2 CO
CrossesU.S. 412-SEC 1
LocationJCT US 412 & SH 59
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17203, -94.528
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,677 (2018)
Projected traffic7,898 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$949,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1 built?

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

What condition is S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1 carry?

About 5,677 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H.59 Benton 2 CO over U.S. 412-SEC 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.