US Bridges

SH 7 over Linker Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 5.8 MI N I-40 & 7 · Structure no. 000000000005557

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Linker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 over Linker Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 48 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesLinker Creek
Location5.8 MI N I-40 & 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38546, -93.11168
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Linker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 7 over Linker 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Linker Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Linker Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Linker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.