US Bridges

CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 3.89 MI N US 425-LACEY · Structure no. 000000000022338

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief is a steel other carrying CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location3.89 MI N US 425-LACEY
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.50505, -91.86005
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/LACEYNEWHOPE over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.