US 71 Benton 1 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair Condition86 years old37,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyBenton
Location2 Mi S Jct SH 340- US 71
CarriesUS 71 Benton 1
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Coordinates36.44693, -94.23917

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length318.9 ft (97.2 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Area2663.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1976)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic37,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002157

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