US Bridges

SH 124 over Creek

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 7.36 M E JCT SH 95 & 124 · Structure no. 0000000000X0376

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 124 over Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesCreek
Location7.36 M E JCT SH 95 & 124
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.36893, -92.62489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2018)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.