US Bridges

SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 4.71 MI SE JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 0000000000M0178

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2028. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53
CrossesLeau Frais Relief
Location4.71 MI SE JCT SH 51
RouteState Highway 7
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.06384, -92.97997
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$689,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-6 Lm 6.53 over Leau Frais Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.