US Bridges

SH 7 over Pond Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 6.36 MI NE SH 10-OLA · Structure no. 000000000006595

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 7 over Pond Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesPond Creek
Location6.36 MI NE SH 10-OLA
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.10536, -93.16947
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2028
Trucks13%
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 Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Pond Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.