US Bridges

SH 124 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 5.02 MI NE Springfield · Structure no. 0000000000M3134

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124 over Cedar Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.02 MI NE Springfield
RouteState Highway 124
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3102, -92.49959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2018)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1967, making it 58 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.