US Bridges

US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI SW JCT SH 72 & 62 · Structure no. 000000000006514

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62 Benton 1
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location1.1 MI SW JCT SH 72 & 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.41679, -94.06918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.