US Bridges

SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.7 Mi. SW Jct. 37 & 122 · Structure no. 0000000000X1529

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 122/INDEP.CO
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 Mi. SW Jct. 37 & 122
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates35.78611, -91.37235
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2018)
Projected traffic625 by 2034
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/INDEP.CO over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 122/INDEP.CO 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 122/INDEP.CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.