SH 7 over Bear Creek
GoodPerry County, Arkansas · 7.09 M N Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007415
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Bear Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2037. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Bear Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SH 7 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.