US Bridges

SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.1 Miles North of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000023602

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW I ST Bentnvile
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 Miles North of the Jc
RouteCity Street 28080
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33856, -94.22235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW I ST Bentnvile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SW I ST Bentnvile over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.