SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief
PoorPosted for loadOuachita County, Arkansas · 7.91 MI N JCT US 79B · Structure no. 0000000000M0165
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 903
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 S-4 Lm 7.91 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 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 7.91 over Freeo Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.