US Bridges

SH 124 over Racetrack Branch

FairPosted for load

Conway County, Arkansas · 3.30 MI NE Springfield · Structure no. 0000000000X1250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Racetrack Branch is a steel culvert carrying SH 124 over Racetrack Branch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesRacetrack Branch
Location3.30 MI NE Springfield
RouteState Highway 124
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29988, -92.51907
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Racetrack Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Racetrack Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Racetrack Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 124 over Racetrack Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 124 over Racetrack Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.