US Bridges

SH 123 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 8.89 M W of Pope CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0605

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 over Bowman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Bowman Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 123
CrossesBowman Creek
Location8.89 M W of Pope CO Line
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.66006, -93.27125
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 over Bowman 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 Bowman Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 123 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 123 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.