US Bridges

SH 7 over Shiloh Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · S Outskirts of Shiloh · Structure no. 000000000003645

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Shiloh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Shiloh Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 years old, older 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 16,215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,436 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesShiloh Creek
LocationS Outskirts of Shiloh
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.31503, -93.13652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,215 (2018)
Projected traffic20,436 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$769,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Shiloh Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 7 over Shiloh 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Shiloh Creek carry?

About 16,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Shiloh Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Shiloh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.