US Bridges

SH 7 over Magie Creek

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · S Cl of Hollis · Structure no. 000000000001719

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Magie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 7 over Magie 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesMagie Creek
LocationS Cl of Hollis
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87842, -93.12347
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 over Magie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Magie 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 Magie Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Magie Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Magie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.