US Bridges

I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .75 MI N JCT 71B & 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X0725

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,100 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 Benton 1
CrossesDitch
Location.75 MI N JCT 71B & 49
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.34578, -94.18029
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2018)
Projected traffic107,100 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 1 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 Benton 1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 49 Benton 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.