US Bridges

SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI NE JCT 7S · Structure no. 0000000000X0584

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,144 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-9 Log 15.49
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI NE JCT 7S
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55672, -93.0067
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic13,144 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 7-9 Log 15.49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.