US Bridges

SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.37 MI S of SH 7 Hot Spr · Structure no. 0000000000M1319

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,567 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 7 Spur Log 0.25
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location1.37 MI S of SH 7 Hot Spr
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates34.52189, -93.03464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2018)
Projected traffic11,567 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Spur Log 0.25 over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.