US Bridges

CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI NW of Bentonville · Structure no. 000000000020273

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 483 Benton Co.
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location0.75 MI NW of Bentonville
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39754, -94.23853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek?

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 CR 483 Benton Co. over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.