US Bridges

SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.1 So JCT SH 7 & 376 · Structure no. 0000000000X0494

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,008
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,271 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 So JCT SH 7 & 376
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.4921, -92.82036
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,008 (2018)
Projected traffic5,271 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek carry?

About 5,008 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 7 S-3 Lm 9.32 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.