US Bridges

CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI S JCT CO RD 7&SH12 · Structure no. 000000000004752

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,008
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 7 Benton CO
CrossesFlint Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT CO RD 7&SH12
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates36.25247, -94.44059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,008 (2018)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek carry?

About 3,008 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 Benton CO over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.