US Bridges

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Lick Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S JCT SH 25 & 122 · Structure no. 0000000000M1855

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Lick 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 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 1,999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 122/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SH 25 & 122
RouteState Highway 122
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81609, -91.3437
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,999 (2018)
Projected traffic3,696 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 122/INDEPEN Co. over Lick 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 Lick Creek carry?

About 1,999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.