US Bridges

SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.22 MI SE of Perry CO · Structure no. 000000000001781

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,851
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-10 Log 13.27
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline River
Location4.22 MI SE of Perry CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72104, -93.05658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2018)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-10 Log 13.27 over Middle Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.