US Bridges

SH 124 over Brown Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 2.6 E JCT SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000005827

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Brown Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 124 over Brown Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesBrown Creek
Location2.6 E JCT SH 95
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.40866, -92.66803
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Brown 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 Brown Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.