US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch
GoodBradley County, Arkansas · 4.3 M E of Warren · Structure no. 000000000006815
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 S13 Lm 5.78 over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.