US Bridges

SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S of SH 392 · Structure no. 0000000000M0203

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,493 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Boone
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.3 MI S of SH 392
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22753, -93.11107
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,493 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$613,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Boone over Dry 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 SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Boone over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.