US Bridges

SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .11 MI No Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006313

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,673
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB
CrossesSmackover CR Relief
Location.11 MI No Union CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.37607, -92.77869
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,673 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief carry?

About 5,673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-3 Lm 0.1NB over Smackover CR Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.