US Bridges

SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .79 MI SE of Perry CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007464

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 7-10 Log 16.70
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline River
Location.79 MI SE of Perry CO Lin
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.76331, -93.07516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
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 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 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River built?

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

What condition is SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-10 Log 16.70 over Middle Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.