US Bridges

CR 680 Benton over Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .5 Mi_south of SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000021664

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 680 Benton
CrossesDitch
Location.5 Mi_south of SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26884, -94.53852
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 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 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 680 Benton over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.