US Bridges

HWY 7 over US70B

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI to JCT US HWY 70 · Structure no. 000000000007455

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 7 over US70B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 7 over US70B in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 7
CrossesUS70B
Location0.4 MI to JCT US HWY 70
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.50751, -92.97473
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 7 over US70B built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 7 over US70B 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 HWY 7 over US70B carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 7 over US70B?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 7 over US70B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.