US Bridges

Oakwood Benton 1 over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .75 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000005954

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
141
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Benton 1 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood 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 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2007. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakwood Benton 1
CrossesI-49
Location.75 MI N SH 264
RouteCity Street 41960
Coordinates36.26541, -94.14978
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (1987)
Projected traffic76 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Benton 1 over I-49 built?

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

What condition is Oakwood Benton 1 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Oakwood Benton 1 over I-49 carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Benton 1 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Benton 1 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.