US Bridges

CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.4 M N JCT 549 & 72 · Structure no. 000000000007220

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 34 Benton Co.
CrossesI-49
Location2.4 M N JCT 549 & 72
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates36.46489, -94.37904
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2012)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34 Benton Co. 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49 carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 Benton Co. over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.