US Bridges

SH 124 over Isabell Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.63 MI SW JCT SH 105 · Structure no. 000000000000958

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Isabell Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 124 over Isabell Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesIsabell Creek
Location2.63 MI SW JCT SH 105
RouteState Highway 124
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37497, -92.98963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 124 over Isabell Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over Isabell Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Isabell Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Isabell Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Isabell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.