SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI N JCT SH 160 · Structure no. 000000000005592
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 345 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,679
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover 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 5,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2028. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek carry?
About 5,679 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.