US Bridges

SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · Intersec US 79 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000003794

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60 in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,469 by 2028. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06
CrossesUS 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60
LocationIntersec US 79 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.56858, -92.82784
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,469 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-S-3 Lm 15.06 over US 79-SEC 4 Log MI 0.60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.