I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 2.79 Miles North of SH 26 · Structure no. 0000000000B5956
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage 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 6 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,500 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek carry?
About 39,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I-49 Nbln Benton 1 over Osage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.