SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Arkansas · 3.50 MI S JCT SH 12-SH 43 · Structure no. 000000000003072
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,799
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,949 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek carry?
About 2,799 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.