US Bridges

SH 7 over Keeland Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.51 MI NW Perry CO · Structure no. 0000000000X1434

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Keeland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 7 over Keeland Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesKeeland Creek
Location4.51 MI NW Perry CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01598, -93.21819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 Keeland Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Keeland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Keeland Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Keeland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 7 over Keeland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.