U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River
FairBradley County, Arkansas · 1.2 Miles West SH 172 · Structure no. 000000000006814
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,760 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2028. The structure is 1,760 ft (536.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River?
The structure is 1,760 ft (536.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns U.S.278 S-13 LM4.5 over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.