I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek
FairBenton County, Arkansas · 5.24 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 0000000000X0513
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,300 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 49 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek carry?
About 82,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns I 49 Benton 1 over Osage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.