SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI N JCT SH 72 & 59 · Structure no. 000000000006996
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler 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 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler 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 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over KCS RR and Butler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.