US Bridges

SH 123 over Haw Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 8.02 M W of Pope CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M1865

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Haw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 123 over Haw Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesHaw Creek
Location8.02 M W of Pope CO Line
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.67147, -93.26699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic147 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 statusEligible 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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 over Haw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Haw Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Haw Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.