AR 7 Newton over Mill Creek
Newton County, Arkansas · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- AR 7 Newton over Mill Creek in Newton County, Arkansas, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 2 of the 65 inventoried bridges in Newton County rated poor (3.1%); 2 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 93 ft |
| Location | 4.03 miles South of the B |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000586 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Newton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 65 Newton over Ditch | 1929 | 7,400 | Fair |
| SH 65 Newton over Circle Dr&MarshallBranch | 1966 | 6,701 | Poor |
| SH 7 Newton over Little Buffalo | 1974 | 2,917 | Good |
| SH 7 Newton over Harp Creek | 1928 | 2,400 | Fair |
| SH 7 over Buffalo River | 2021 | 2,400 | Good |
| AR 7 Newton over Creek | 1950 | 2,400 | Good |
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