SH 7 over Petit Jean River
GoodYell County, Arkansas · 3.45 MI N SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000006487
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Petit Jean River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Petit Jean River in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2028. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Petit Jean River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Petit Jean River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 7 over Petit Jean River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Petit Jean River?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Petit Jean River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.