US Bridges

SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 2.62 MI E Drewco-Mcgehee · Structure no. 000000000005843

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough is a concrete slab carrying SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,540 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 278-16 Lm 2.62
CrossesBlack Pond Slough
Location2.62 MI E Drewco-Mcgehee
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.62909, -91.40847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2018)
Projected traffic5,540 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$771,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 278-16 Lm 2.62 over Black Pond Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.