US Bridges

CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 5 MI NW Best · Structure no. 000000000017807

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 118 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2007. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 98 Benton Co.
CrossesWar Eagle Creek
Location5 MI NW Best
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26777, -93.94382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic166 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 98 Benton Co. over War Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.