US Bridges

SH 7 over Engineers Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.75 M S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0186

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Engineers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Engineers Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,991 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesEngineers Creek
Location0.75 M S of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29874, -93.13404
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,991 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 7 over Engineers Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Engineers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Engineers Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Engineers Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Engineers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.