US Bridges

SH 123 Newton over Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 4.12 MI S JCT US 65 & 123 · Structure no. 0000000000X0172

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 Newton over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 Newton over Ditch in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 123 Newton
CrossesDitch
Location4.12 MI S JCT US 65 & 123
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates36.06059, -93.00858
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 Newton over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 Newton over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 123 Newton over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.