US Bridges

SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.29 MI E JCT S H 102 B · Structure no. 0000000000X1393

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
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 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 102 Benton 2
CrossesBranch
Location0.29 MI E JCT S H 102 B
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates36.35835, -94.27963
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2014, making it 11 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 April 2024.

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

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 102 Benton 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.