US Bridges

SH 7 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 4.78 MI N Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001117

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 over Sugar Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4.78 MI N Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.82114, -93.10575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$577,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.