US Bridges

SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 9.72MI. No. Oua. CO · Structure no. 0000000000X1104

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45
CrossesBeaver Relief
Location9.72MI. No. Oua. CO
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.9297, -92.86895
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.45 over Beaver Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.