US Bridges

CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .5 MI N of Bentonville · Structure no. 000000000022522

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 813 Benton
CrossesShewmaker Creek
Location.5 MI N of Bentonville
RouteCounty Highway 813
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39758, -94.19206
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,490 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 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 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek carry?

About 4,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 813 Benton over Shewmaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.