US Bridges

SH 7 over Keeland Slough

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .99 MI N JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000005378

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Keeland Slough is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 over Keeland Slough 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesKeeland Slough
Location.99 MI N JCT SH 10
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.04122, -93.21186
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 over Keeland Slough built?

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

What condition is SH 7 over Keeland Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Keeland Slough carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Keeland Slough?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Keeland Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.