US Bridges

SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.32 MI NW JCT of SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000002475

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River is a concrete slab carrying SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,830 by 2028. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-10 Log 2.32
CrossesSouth Fork Saline River
Location2.32 MI NW JCT of SH 5
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59548, -93.01223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2018)
Projected traffic11,830 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South 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 2.32 over South Fork Saline River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-10 Log 2.32 over South Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.