US Bridges

SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 6.34 MI SW of Garland CO · Structure no. 0000000000X0544

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 Lm 9.38
CrossesBig Hill Creek
Location6.34 MI SW of Garland CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35256, -93.184
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 Lm 9.38 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 7 Lm 9.38 over Big Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.