US Bridges

Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1 Block E HWY 59 · Structure no. 000000000019723

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSulspre Pttrson ST
CrossesButler Creek
Location1 Block E HWY 59
RouteCity Street 44260
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.48079, -94.4548
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2018)
Projected traffic159 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sulspre Pttrson ST over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.