US Bridges

Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.33 M NE CO RD 14 &SH164 · Structure no. 000000000016254

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2007. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hwy. 7
CrossesLevi Branch
Location2.33 M NE CO RD 14 &SH164
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51897, -93.14733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadPedestrian
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2018)
Projected traffic186 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hwy. 7 over Levi Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.