US Bridges

Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.48MI N JCT49&NEW Hope · Structure no. 000000000007247

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnoliast BENTON1
CrossesI-49
Location0.48MI N JCT49&NEW Hope
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.32164, -94.18551
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnoliast BENTON1 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 Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49 carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Magnoliast BENTON1 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.