CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek
FairPosted for loadBenton County, Arkansas · 3 Miles South East of Vau · Structure no. 000000000023036
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 279 Benton over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 279 Benton over Little Osage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.