US Bridges

South 7th Ave - I over Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · .08 MI S of W Clay ST · Structure no. 000000000022242

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 7th Ave - I over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 7th Ave - I over Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 7th Ave - I
CrossesCreek
Location.08 MI S of W Clay ST
RouteCity Street 64552
Coordinates36.38092, -90.19662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic362 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 7th Ave - I over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 7th Ave - I over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does South 7th Ave - I over Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 7th Ave - I over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns South 7th Ave - I over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.