SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI W Madison CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003991
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Benton 1 over Best 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Benton 1 over Best Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.