US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.58 E Bentonville · Structure no. 000000000005982

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,731 by 2030. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72 Benton 1
CrossesI-49 Benton 1
Location2.58 E Bentonville
RouteState Highway 72
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.38132, -94.17578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,731 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 Benton 1 over I-49 Benton 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.