US Bridges

S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .06 MI So SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000X0505

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesS 6th Plac BENTON2
CrossesDitch
Location.06 MI So SH 264
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.25351, -94.14784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns S 6th Plac BENTON2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.