US Bridges

CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.5 E SH 43 · Structure no. 000000000018577

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD24 Benton Co.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.5 E SH 43
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32314, -94.55402
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CO RD24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD24 Benton Co. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.