US Bridges

SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 8.55 MI No Clark CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0961

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 97 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-8 Log 8.58
CrossesBig Hill Creek
Location8.55 MI No Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34103, -93.18356
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic12,937 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$786,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-8 Log 8.58 over Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.