US Bridges

SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI W JCT US 71B · Structure no. 0000000000X1320

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 102 Benton 2
CrossesBranch
Location0.25 MI W JCT US 71B
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates36.35711, -94.21825
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 102 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.