SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou
FairOuachita County, Arkansas · 2.13 MI N JCT US 79B · Structure no. 0000000000M0161
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 S-4 Lm 2.10 over Palmer Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.