US Bridges

CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.5M E Gallatin · Structure no. 000000000023407

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 12 Benton Co.
CrossesCreek
Location2.5M E Gallatin
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates36.20056, -94.38311
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 Benton Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.