Benton County Bridge Report Card
Benton County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Benton County, Arkansas
Benton County has 409 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.4% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,855 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Benton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 409 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,855 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.4% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,009,682 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 30,855 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Benton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 01214 Benton Co over Honey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9 | 1994 |
| US 412 Benton 2 over Illinois River/west Crsg | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1995 |
| Sprdle/silent Grve over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 2003 |
| SH 12 Benton 2 over Little Flint | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1955 |
| SH 43 Benton 2 over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,090 | 1958 |
| SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1963 |
| SH 43 Benton 2 over Flint Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,799 | 1958 |
| SH 72 Benton 1 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1932 |
| Culen Hls DR B Vst over Gordon Hollow Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 696 | 1984 |
| CR 103 Benton Co. over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 261 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.