US Bridges

SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 4.25 Miles SW of JCT of S · Structure no. 000000000001396

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,767
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Boone Co.
CrossesE. Sugar Loaf Creek
Location4.25 Miles SW of JCT of S
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37132, -92.9563
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,767 (2018)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 2,767 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Boone Co. over E. Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.