Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000004711
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 362 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,763 by 2017. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.
How much traffic does Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mercy Way-Benton over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.