US Bridges

Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI South of SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000022706

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2023. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton CO RD 751
CrossesClifty Creek
Location0.3 MI South of SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 751
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23933, -93.90755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Benton CO RD 751 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.