US Bridges

8th ST Bentonville over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.3M W JCT 8th & S W I ST · Structure no. 000000000023724

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST Bentonville over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th ST Bentonville over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th ST Bentonville
CrossesBranch
Location0.3M W JCT 8th & S W I ST
RouteCity Street 64570
Coordinates36.36438, -94.22667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 8th ST Bentonville over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST Bentonville 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 2024.

How much traffic does 8th ST Bentonville over Branch carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST Bentonville over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 8th ST Bentonville over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.