US Bridges

SH 7 over Big Cove Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.5 M N JCT SH 314 · Structure no. 000000000001718

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Big Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 over Big Cove 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesBig Cove Creek
Location2.5 M N JCT SH 314
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.909, -93.1235
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$664,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Big Cove Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Big Cove 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 Big Cove Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.