US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.0 M W Hiwasse · Structure no. 000000000007194

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 72 Benton 2
CrossesI-49
Location2.0 M W Hiwasse
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates36.43232, -94.36966
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.