US Bridges

SH 124 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · .51 M E of Pope CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003472

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 124 over Cedar Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.51 M E of Pope CO Line
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.40769, -92.843
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SH 124 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Cedar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.