US Bridges

Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · At Jct. Fox Pass CO · Structure no. 0000000000X1697

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,142
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 11,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 7
CrossesGulpha Creek
LocationAt Jct. Fox Pass CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.5437, -93.02325
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,142 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 11,142 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 7 over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.