US Bridges

SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr.

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SE JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 0000000000M0180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr. in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66
CrossesTupelo Cr.
Location2.5 MI SE JCT SH 51
RouteState Highway 7
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.0856, -93.00322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr. carry?

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

How long is SH 7 S-6 Lm 8.66 over Tupelo Cr.?

The structure is 95 ft (29 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 8.66 over Tupelo Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.