US Bridges

SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of Big Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 0.1 Mile South of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000006760

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

About this bridge

SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 123 Newton
CrossesLeft Fork of Big Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of the JCT
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.94711, -93.06682
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 length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Left Fork of Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of 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 Left Fork of Big Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of Big Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 Newton over Left Fork of Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.