US Bridges

SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .41 MI No JCT 71B & 94 · Structure no. 0000000000X0394

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,796 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 94 Benton 1
CrossesDitch
Location.41 MI No JCT 71B & 94
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.33949, -94.12559
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,796 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Benton 1 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 May 2022.

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

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 94 Benton 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.