US Bridges

SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S JCT SH 43 & 264 · Structure no. 000000000030033

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 264 Benton 2
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI S JCT SH 43 & 264
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates36.19493, -94.52323
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2018)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.