US Bridges

Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.20 MI N Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007465

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 7
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location3.20 MI N Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80086, -93.10922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic815 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 7 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.