US Bridges

Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.35 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000005957

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2007. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBellvurd. Benton 1
CrossesI-49 Benton
Location3.35 MI N SH 264
RouteCity Street 4340
Coordinates36.29689, -94.17156
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 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 Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bellvurd. Benton 1 over I-49 Benton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.