US Bridges

SH 123 over Minnow Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.1 M E Jct. SH 292 & 123 · Structure no. 000000000006516

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Minnow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 over Minnow Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2028. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location0.1 M E Jct. SH 292 & 123
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.51328, -93.36447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Minnow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 over Minnow 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Minnow Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.