US Bridges

CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI S JCT SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000023198

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2007. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 47 Benton CO
CrossesLittle Osage Creek
Location1.4 MI S JCT SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates36.29411, -94.26738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic188 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 Benton CO 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 Benton CO over Little Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.