US Bridges

CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek

Poor

Benton County, Arkansas · 7.5 Miles South of Highfi · Structure no. 000000000010626

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 103 Benton Co.
CrossesCreek
Location7.5 Miles South of Highfi
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates36.15137, -94.35706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.