US Bridges

SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI SE JCT SH 25 & 124 · Structure no. 0000000000M1891

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,299
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water is a concrete culvert carrying SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH124/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesWater
Location2.1 MI SE JCT SH 25 & 124
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.37449, -92.17841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2018)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2027
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH124/CLEBURNE Co. over Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.