US Bridges

SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT 167B · Structure no. 000000000006223

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,038 by 2028. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 7SP S-2S LM.5
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT 167B
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.26092, -92.66351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,038 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7SP S-2S LM.5 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.