US Bridges

S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S SH 12 & 71 B · Structure no. 000000000021885

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.Rainbowrd/Rogers
CrossesOsage Creek
Location2.0 MI S SH 12 & 71 B
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates36.30643, -94.20741
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2038
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

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 S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.Rainbowrd/Rogers over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.