US Bridges

Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co.

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .57 MI N Main Street · Structure no. 000000000019922

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co. in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSilm Spr Hico ST
CrossesSager Creek Benton Co.
Location.57 MI N Main Street
RouteCity Street 26130
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19235, -94.53219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co. carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Silm Spr Hico ST over Sager Creek Benton Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.