US Bridges

SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI So of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M1322

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 5 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,149 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Spur Log 1.47
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location0.5 MI So of JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53399, -93.02982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,149 by 2028
Trucks3%
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$534,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 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 1.47 over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Spur Log 1.47 over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.