US Bridges

I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 4.97 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000B5960

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
401 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,500 by 2033. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 NB Benton 1
CrossesNew Hope Rd/Osage Creek
Location4.97 MI N SH 264
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31449, -94.185
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2018)
Projected traffic57,500 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek built?

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

What condition is I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB Benton 1 over New Hope Rd/Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.