US Bridges

Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .07 MI E JCT Morningstar · Structure no. 000000000023325

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWentworth Bentnvle
CrossesBranch
Location.07 MI E JCT Morningstar
RouteCity Street 61457
Coordinates36.32132, -94.24851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wentworth Bentnvle over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.