US Bridges

SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 7.56 MI N JCT US 79 B · Structure no. 0000000000M0162

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48
CrossesFreeo Creek Relief
Location7.56 MI N JCT US 79 B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.691, -92.81463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2018)
Projected traffic930 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.48 over Freeo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.