US Bridges

SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .48 MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X0256

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,308 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 264 Benton 2
CrossesDitch
Location.48 MI N JCT US 412
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates36.17942, -94.52789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,308 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 264 Benton 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 264 Benton 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.