US Bridges

SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr.

FairPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .44 MI S Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0168

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
570 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr. 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2028. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH7 S-4 Lm 16.64
CrossesTulip Cr.
Location.44 MI S Dallas CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.80503, -92.82802
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans30
Design loadH 15
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic584 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr. built?

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

What condition is SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr. 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 SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr. carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr.?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 S-4 Lm 16.64 over Tulip Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.