US Bridges

SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .3 MI S SH 102 · Structure no. 0000000000X1690

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,590 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesSpring Branch
Location.3 MI S SH 102
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33207, -94.45851
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,590 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring 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 October 2023.

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

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.