US Bridges

State Highway 124 over Poll Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 5.67 M E JCT SH 105 124 · Structure no. 0000000000X1719

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 124 over Poll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 124 over Poll Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesState Highway 124
CrossesPoll Creek
Location5.67 M E JCT SH 105 124
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.42206, -92.87339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2043
Trucks—
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 State Highway 124 over Poll Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 124 over Poll 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 124 over Poll Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is State Highway 124 over Poll Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Who owns State Highway 124 over Poll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.