US Bridges

State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.5 M NE of Yell CO · Structure no. 0000000000A2679

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 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 5 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,377 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 7
CrossesWhig Creek-Pope
Location0.5 M NE of Yell CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22876, -93.14389
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic29,377 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 7 over Whig Creek-Pope?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.