US Bridges

Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.9MI S of SH 72 · Structure no. 000000000023855

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek is a concrete frame carrying Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBenton CR 525
CrossesSpavinaw Creek
Location1.9MI S of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates36.39659, -94.415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2035
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 Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Benton CR 525 over Spavinaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.