US Bridges

Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .50 MI N JCT 71B & 49 · Structure no. 000000000005978

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2007. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive ST Benton 1
CrossesI 49
Location.50 MI N JCT 71B & 49
RouteCity Street 42670
Coordinates36.34227, -94.18189
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,683 (2018)
Projected traffic423 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Olive ST 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49 carry?

About 29,683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Olive ST Benton 1 over I 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.