US Bridges

SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI N of JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000005064

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,076 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,659 by 2028. The structure is 2,076 ft (632.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7-SEC 13
CrossesCO RD 470 RR Ark Riv
Location0.7 MI N of JCT SH 22
RouteState Highway 7
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22434, -93.15382
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,076 ft (632.8 m)
Longest span325 ft (99.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,659 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv?

The structure is 2,076 ft (632.8 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7-SEC 13 over CO RD 470 RR Ark Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.