US Bridges

US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI SE SH 277-SELMA · Structure no. 0000000000X0631

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,735
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 278-15 Lm 19.02
CrossesDitch
Location3.4 MI SE SH 277-SELMA
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.63504, -91.52402
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2018)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 278-15 Lm 19.02 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.