US Bridges

SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .76 MI So JCT US79&SH4 · Structure no. 000000000005522

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2038. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH7 S-3 Lm 14.28
CrossesTwo Bayou
Location.76 MI So JCT US79&SH4
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.55823, -92.82781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,985 (2018)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou carry?

About 8,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 S-3 Lm 14.28 over Two Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.