US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew
PoorDesha County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI W US 65-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 000000000002953
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 363 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2028. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew?
The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.