US Bridges

SH 7 over Jackson Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.33 MI NW Perry CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0588

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Jackson Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 7
CrossesJackson Creek
Location4.33 MI NW Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.01349, -93.21707
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Jackson 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.