US Bridges

Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .5 MI N SH 102 · Structure no. 000000000021790

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesBntville-Sims Dr.
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI N SH 102
RouteCity Street 53600
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.368, -94.23598
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic362 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bntville-Sims Dr. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.