US Bridges

SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 3.61 Miles West of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000005150

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 123 Newton
CrossesDavis Creek
Location3.61 Miles West of the Jc
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates36.0668, -93.00431
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Newton over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 Newton over Davis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 Newton over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.