US Bridges

I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.73 MI N Wash CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B5948

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD 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 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 NB Benton 1
CrossesGoad Springs RD
Location2.73 MI N Wash CO Line
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.24032, -94.1551
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2018)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 NB Benton 1 over Goad Springs RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.