US Bridges

SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.85 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000007014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22 in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesI 40 - Sec. 22
Location0.85 MI N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 124
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29045, -93.10673
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over I 40 - Sec. 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.