US Bridges

SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek

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Union County, Arkansas · 3.05 MI N LA State Line · Structure no. 000000000006015

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,183 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH7 S-1 LM3.05
CrossesBuckaloo Creek
Location3.05 MI N LA State Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.05533, -92.59226
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2018)
Projected traffic3,183 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek built?

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

What condition is SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH7 S-1 LM3.05 over Buckaloo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.