US Bridges

Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy.

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Saline County, Arkansas · 0.11 N SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000004896

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy. in Saline 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,435 by 2026. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Parkway
CrossesU.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy.
Location0.11 N SH 35
RouteCity Street 4510
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55881, -92.56709
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic12,435 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy. carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy.?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Parkway over U.P.R.R & Benton Pkwy.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.