US Bridges

CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles NW of Gentry · Structure no. 000000000017796

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23 Benton Co.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.5 Miles NW of Gentry
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.30655, -94.50243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 23 Benton Co. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.