US Bridges

CR 680 Benton over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .3 MI S of SH12 · Structure no. 000000000021663

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680 Benton over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 680 Benton over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 680 Benton
CrossesDitch
Location.3 MI S of SH12
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates36.2714, -94.53832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1994)
Projected traffic324 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 680 Benton over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 680 Benton over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 680 Benton over Ditch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 680 Benton over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 680 Benton over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.