US Bridges

SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 9.04 M N Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007416

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River 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 7 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 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesSo Fourche Lafave River
Location9.04 M N Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87097, -93.11043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River 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 So Fourche Lafave River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over So Fourche Lafave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.