US Bridges

SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .72 MI W US 71B · Structure no. 000000000005949

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 264 Benton 2 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2034. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 264 Benton 2
CrossesI 49
Location.72 MI W US 71B
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates36.25443, -94.15088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49 built?

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

What condition is SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 264 Benton 2 over I 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.