US Bridges

SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 9.91 Mi. No. Oua. Co. · Structure no. 0000000000X1105

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

About this bridge

SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location9.91 Mi. No. Oua. Co.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.93229, -92.87009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 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 9.64 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek 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-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-5 Lm 9.64 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.