US Bridges

US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W US425-MONTICELLO · Structure no. 0000000000M0091

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 278-14 Lm 8.89
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI W US425-MONTICELLO
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.63454, -91.83127
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.