US Bridges

SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI N LA Line · Structure no. 000000000006106

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.3 MI N LA Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.08513, -92.60624
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-SEC 1 Lm 5.29 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.