US Bridges

SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .1 MI West of US 59 · Structure no. 0000000000X1073

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad is a steel culvert carrying SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 72 Benton 2
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location.1 MI West of US 59
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates36.42404, -94.45409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns SH 72 Benton 2 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.