I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · .59 MI N of Washington CO · Structure no. 0000000000B5946
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 108,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek carry?
About 108,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I 49 Benton 1 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.