US Bridges

CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.1 M N JCT SH 102 · Structure no. 000000000023523

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22 Benton Co.
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 M N JCT SH 102
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37685, -94.51064
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 22 Benton Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 Benton Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.