US Bridges

SH 123 over Minnow Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI S JCT SH 292 & 123 · Structure no. 0000000000M1870

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Minnow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Minnow Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location1.3 MI S JCT SH 292 & 123
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.49763, -93.36614
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1961, making it 64 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Minnow Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 123 over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.