US Bridges

I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI E SH 112 · Structure no. 0000000000X0512

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI49-LT RD Benton 1
CrossesOsage Creek
Location2.4 MI E SH 112
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.31674, -94.1865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek built?

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

What condition is I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns I49-LT RD Benton 1 over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.