SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo
GoodNewton County, Arkansas · Jasper Ark · Structure no. 000000000005524
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,917
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2027. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo carry?
About 2,917 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.