SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S Hiwasse · Structure no. 0000000000A7196
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279 carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 549 Benton 2 over SH 279?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.