US Bridges

SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22

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Pope County, Arkansas · @ Inter I 40 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006803

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,071
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22 in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,100 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 7 -Sec. 15
CrossesI 40 -Sec. 22
Location@ Inter I 40 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30573, -93.13836
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,071 (2018)
Projected traffic28,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22 carry?

About 21,071 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 -Sec. 15 over I 40 -Sec. 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.