US Bridges

SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .25 MI N JCT SH 376 · Structure no. 0000000000B5936

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,043
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,043 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34
CrossesUPRR
Location.25 MI N JCT SH 376
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.38864, -92.78784
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,043 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR carry?

About 18,043 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 NB S-3 Lm 1.34 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.