US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E JCT SH 43 & 72 · Structure no. 0000000000M3652

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,399
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72 Benton 2
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.25 MI E JCT SH 43 & 72
RouteState Highway 72
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40365, -94.59744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2018)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 Benton 2 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.