US Bridges

SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.53 MI NW JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 0000000000M0187

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7- 10 Log 1.53
CrossesBranch
Location1.53 MI NW JCT SH 5
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59057, -93.00093
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1.53 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch 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 1.53 over Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7- 10 Log 1.53 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.