US Bridges

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI N JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000002694

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 122/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesDota Creek
Location3.3 MI N JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 122
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72863, -91.4148
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2018)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Dota Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.