US Bridges

SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI N JCT SH 72 & 59 · Structure no. 000000000006995

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2028. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesChalybeate Creek
Location6.4 MI N JCT SH 72 & 59
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49618, -94.47757
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Chalybeate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.