US Bridges

Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu

Good

Ozark County, Missouri · S 14 T 21 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4359

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt Ar S
CrossesBennett Byu
LocationS 14 T 21 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0AR
Coordinates36.5, -92.13921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ar S over Bennett Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.