US Bridges

CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.2 Miles SW of Garfield · Structure no. 000000000022653

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44-BENTON Co.
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location2.2 Miles SW of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41399, -93.99238
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
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 (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar 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 44-BENTON Co. over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.