US Bridges

SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 4 MI N Hot Spgs CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006178

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
617 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,974 by 2028. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 7 Log 4.02
CrossesLake Hamilton
Location4 MI N Hot Spgs CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.4293, -93.08474
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length617 ft (188.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,974 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton?

The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Log 4.02 over Lake Hamilton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.