US Bridges

SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .3 N JCT HWY 7 & 376 · Structure no. 0000000000X0431

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,615 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48
CrossesMill Creek
Location.3 N JCT HWY 7 & 376
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.50709, -92.84046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,615 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 7 S-3 Lm 10.48 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.