US Bridges

SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 7.67 MI N JCT US 79B · Structure no. 0000000000M0163

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 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 7.67
CrossesFreeo Creek Relief
Location7.67 MI N JCT US 79B
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.69281, -92.81453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2018)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2028
Trucks1%
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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.67 over Freeo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.