SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 5 MI N JCT SH 43-SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000005137
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2028. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 Benton 2 over Spavinaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.