US Bridges

Benton Parkway over Depot Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.43 M No. SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000022932

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,840
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Parkway over Depot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benton Parkway over Depot Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2021. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Parkway
CrossesDepot Creek
Location0.43 M No. SH 35
RouteCity Street 4510
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56149, -92.5636
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2018)
Projected traffic687 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Parkway over Depot Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Parkway over Depot 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 2023.

How much traffic does Benton Parkway over Depot Creek carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benton Parkway over Depot Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Parkway over Depot Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.