US Bridges

SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI North JCT US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X1316

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,641 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI North JCT US 412
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates36.20246, -94.49595
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,641 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 59 Benton 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.