US Bridges

SH 7 over Illinios Bayou

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.4 M S of Jct. SH 333 · Structure no. 000000000006835

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
559 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Illinios Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Illinios Bayou in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,131 by 2028. The structure is 559 ft (170.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesIllinios Bayou
Location0.4 M S of Jct. SH 333
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41041, -93.13273
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length559 ft (170.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,131 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Illinios Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Illinios Bayou 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 SH 7 over Illinios Bayou carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Illinios Bayou?

The structure is 559 ft (170.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Illinios Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.