US Bridges

SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.62 MI E JCT of SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000003266

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,266
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,266 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 102 Benton 2
CrossesDry Fork Branch
Location1.62 MI E JCT of SH 59
RouteState Highway 102
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33423, -94.43356
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,266 (2018)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch 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 SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch carry?

About 3,266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 102 Benton 2 over Dry Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.