SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · .4 MI SW JCT SH 340-US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007480
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Benton 2 over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.