US Bridges

SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 5.06 MI N Washington CO L · Structure no. 000000000005911

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,698
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 9,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 112 Benton 2
CrossesOsage Creek
Location5.06 MI N Washington CO L
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates36.28155, -94.22784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,698 (2018)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 112 Benton 2 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek carry?

About 9,698 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 112 Benton 2 over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.