US Bridges

Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.1 Mi.E JCT 36 & CR 533 · Structure no. 000000000022993

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek is a concrete frame carrying Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton CR 36
CrossesSpavinaw Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E JCT 36 & CR 533
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39764, -94.36822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic113 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw 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 CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Benton CR 36 over Spavinaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.