US Bridges

SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .10 SW JCT SH 340-US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007481

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,160 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 340 Benton 1
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location.10 SW JCT SH 340-US 71
RouteState Highway 340
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47529, -94.25051
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 340 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.