US Bridges

SH 123 over Sugar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.47 W of Pope CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0531

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesSugar Creek
Location5.47 W of Pope CO Line
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.6775, -93.23197
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 123 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 123 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.