US Bridges

CR 483-S Benton over Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .75 MI South SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000020709

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 483-S Benton over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 483-S Benton over Creek 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 483-S Benton
CrossesCreek
Location.75 MI South SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 483
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26561, -94.53754
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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-S Benton over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 483-S Benton over 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-S Benton over Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 483-S Benton over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 483-S Benton over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.