US Bridges

SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · .3 MI N JCT SH7&355 · Structure no. 000000000005907

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,993
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,019 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20
CrossesGoodwin Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH7&355
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.29205, -92.67515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,993 (2018)
Projected traffic5,019 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek carry?

About 9,993 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.