US Bridges

SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek

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Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI North of SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006502

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,438
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,367 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location1 MI North of SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.33944, -92.72101
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,438 (2018)
Projected traffic3,367 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 7,438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 S-2 Lm 7.54 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.