US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI W JCT US 167 & 278 · Structure no. 000000000002837
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,716
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 1,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US278 S10 L12.33 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.