US Bridges

SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI SE JCT SH 74W &123 · Structure no. 0000000000M1860

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 123 Newton
CrossesLagrue River
Location1.0 MI SE JCT SH 74W &123
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates35.95547, -93.05762
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2018)
Projected traffic860 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Lagrue River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 Newton over Lagrue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 Newton over Lagrue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.