US Bridges

SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI W JCT SH 112 264 · Structure no. 000000000007340

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 264 Benton Co.
CrossesOsage Creek
Location0.34 MI W JCT SH 112 264
RouteState Highway 264
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26553, -94.23798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 264 Benton Co. over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.