US Bridges

CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.5 M NE SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000004284

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2007. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 47 Benton Co.
CrossesLittle Osage Creek
Location2.5 M NE SH 264
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates36.28284, -94.26698
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic188 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 47 Benton Co. over Little Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.