US Bridges

SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .3 MI S JCT SH 376 · Structure no. 0000000000B5901

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2038. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72
CrossesMill Creek-Uprr
Location.3 MI S JCT SH 376
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.50018, -92.83142
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7NB S-3 Lm 9.72 over Mill Creek-Uprr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.