US Bridges

SH 7 over Mccoy Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 9.89 M N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005924

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Mccoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Mccoy Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesMccoy Creek
Location9.89 M N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4044, -93.1245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mccoy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Mccoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Mccoy Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Mccoy Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Mccoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.