US Bridges

SH 59 Benton 2 over Butler Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI N JCT SH 72 & 59 · Structure no. 000000000006997

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 Benton 2 over Butler Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2028. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesButler Creek
Location4.8 MI N JCT SH 72 & 59
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.48408, -94.45838
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating60 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 length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2028
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 59 Benton 2 over Butler Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over 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 2022.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.