US Bridges

SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .11 MI N Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005593

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,673
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,673 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,036 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11
CrossesSmackover Relief
Location.11 MI N Union CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.37584, -92.77875
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,673 (2018)
Projected traffic3,036 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief built?

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

What condition is SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief carry?

About 5,673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 SB S-3 Lm 0.11 over Smackover Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.