US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch

Poor

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI East of JCT of SH · Structure no. 0000000000M3896

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,808 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 72 Benton 1
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI East of JCT of SH
RouteState Highway 72
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.45571, -94.11001
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,808 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.