US Bridges

SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .2 MI E JCT 71B & SH94 · Structure no. 0000000000X0277

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,816
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,565 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 94 Benton 1
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.2 MI E JCT 71B & SH94
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.31158, -94.12285
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,816 (2018)
Projected traffic22,565 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,816 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 94 Benton 1 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.