US Bridges

SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR

Poor

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .59 MI S JCT US79&SH4 · Structure no. 000000000005523

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
618 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2038. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH7SEC3LM14.48
CrossesUPRR
Location.59 MI S JCT US79&SH4
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.56092, -92.82834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR built?

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

What condition is SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH7SEC3LM14.48 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.