US Bridges

CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2 MI SE Bella Vista · Structure no. 000000000017801

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40 Benton Co.
CrossesSpanker Creek
Location2 MI SE Bella Vista
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.43047, -94.20451
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2015)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 40 Benton Co. over Spanker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.