Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 2 MI West of US 71B · Structure no. 000000000005947
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2007. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49 carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wag Wheel Benton 1 over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.