US Bridges

SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W JCT SH 124&157 · Structure no. 000000000006534

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2028. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 124/WHITE Co.
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location1.7 MI W JCT SH 124&157
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.44882, -91.72533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124/WHITE Co. over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.