SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River
FairNewton County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles North of Carver · Structure no. 000000000005618
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 372 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 922 by 2033. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 123 Newton over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.