US Bridges

SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI N JCT 335 & 7 · Structure no. 000000000005590

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,438
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,367 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location4.5 MI N JCT 335 & 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.33964, -92.72085
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2018)
Projected traffic3,367 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 7,438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 NB Lm 7.54 S-2 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.