US Bridges

US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI E of Jt SH59&US412 · Structure no. 0000000000B6475

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 412 EB Benton 2
CrossesButler Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Jt SH59&US412
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.17527, -94.44661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 EB Benton 2 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.