SH 7 over Little Cove
GoodPosted for loadPerry County, Arkansas · 3.0 M N JCT SH 314 · Structure no. 000000000001717
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Little Cove is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 7 over Little Cove in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Little Cove built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Little Cove in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 over Little Cove carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Little Cove?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Little Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.