SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 4.97 MI West of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000006822
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,093
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,093 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek carry?
About 8,093 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Osage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.