US Bridges

CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · SW of Gallatin 1.5MI · Structure no. 000000000010594

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11 Benton Co.
CrossesCreek
LocationSW of Gallatin 1.5MI
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19418, -94.43963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,144 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek carry?

About 2,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 Benton Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.