US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou
PoorCalhoun County, Arkansas · 2.67 MI E of Ouachita CO · Structure no. 000000000002722
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 S10 Lm 2.67 over Locust Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.