US Bridges

I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000X0509

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Benton 2 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Benton 2
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI N SH 264
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.27178, -94.14997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2018)
Projected traffic115,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-49 Benton 2 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 I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-49 Benton 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.