Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI S JCT SH12 · Structure no. 000000000007062
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton SH 59 over Flint 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,975 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton SH 59 over Flint 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Benton SH 59 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.