US Bridges

SH 123 Newton over Big Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 0.3 Miles South of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000006759

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 Newton over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 Newton over Big Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 123 Newton
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of the Jc
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.9445, -93.06614
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 Newton over Big 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 February 2025.

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

About 683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 Newton over Big Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 Newton over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.