US Bridges

SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N JCT SH 12 · Structure no. 0000000000X0857

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 279 Benton 2
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI N JCT SH 12
RouteState Highway 279
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32952, -94.30341
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 279 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 279 Benton 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.