US Bridges

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Carter Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S JCT SH 37 E · Structure no. 0000000000M1853

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Carter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Carter Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2028. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 122/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesCarter Creek
Location2.0 MI S JCT SH 37 E
RouteState Highway 122
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79173, -91.36537
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Carter 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 February 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.