US Bridges

CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000022693

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7/ Fairmount RD
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI N of US 412
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.2005, -94.44271
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/ Fairmount RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.