SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 1.0 M S E Hiwasse · Structure no. 000000000007197
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49 carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 Benton 2 over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.