US Bridges

SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI SW Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A1031

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Log 14.37
CrossesBayou Fourche a Loupe
Location1.2 MI SW Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.38329, -93.13303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$732,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe carry?

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

How long is SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 Log 14.37 over Bayou Fourche a Loupe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.