US Bridges

US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 6.38 MI W JCT US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000A0539

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 S-12 LM9.85
CrossesCamp Creek
Location6.38 MI W JCT US 63
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60245, -92.17692
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 S-12 LM9.85 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.