US Bridges

SH 123 over Little Piney Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.0 M N JCT SH 164 · Structure no. 000000000003161

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Little Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 over Little Piney Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2028. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
Location5.0 M N JCT SH 164
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.58425, -93.30424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 123 over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 over Little Piney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.