US Bridges

SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.27 SW of Garland CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005942

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Lm 13.30
CrossesFourche Aloupe Creek
Location2.27 SW of Garland CO LN
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.37781, -93.14906
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic12,937 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Lm 13.30 over Fourche Aloupe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.