SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 4.26 MI NE JCT SH 279-340 · Structure no. 000000000005614
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,806
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,334 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19 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 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19 carry?
About 9,806 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 BENTON1 over US 71-SEC 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.