US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.1 M NE of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007056

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,180 by 2028. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72 Benton 1
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location2.1 M NE of JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 72
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40228, -94.15901
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,180 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.