US Bridges

SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI N JCT SH10 · Structure no. 000000000007227

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,500 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesLittle Rock & Western RR
Location0.25 MI N JCT SH10
RouteState Highway 7
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03553, -93.22154
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR 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 Little Rock & Western RR carry?

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

How long is SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Little Rock & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.