US Bridges

SH 7 over Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI N I-40 & SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X0353

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesCreek
Location4.1 MI N I-40 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.36217, -93.12087
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.