US Bridges

SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 5.53 MI N of SH 43 · Structure no. 000000000006638

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103 Newton
CrossesKenner Creek
Location5.53 MI N of SH 43
RouteState Highway 103
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10905, -93.4134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 103 Newton over Kenner Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 Newton over Kenner 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 Newton over Kenner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.