US Bridges

US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .15 MI N JCT 102 & 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0601

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,597
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 26,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,258 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 71 Benton 2
CrossesDitch
Location.15 MI N JCT 102 & 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.3581, -94.21423
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,597 (2018)
Projected traffic46,258 by 2027
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 US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Benton 2 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch carry?

About 26,597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 71 Benton 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.