Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek
PoorNewton County, Arkansas · 4.03 Miles South of the B · Structure no. 000000000000586
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ar 7 Newton over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.