US Bridges

Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.1 M N JCT US 64 & CR 46 · Structure no. 000000000023895

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Ridge RD
CrossesBentley Creek
Location0.1 M N JCT US 64 & CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates35.08726, -92.3487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Ridge RD over Bentley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.