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US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.5 M E SH 277 · Structure no. 0000000000X0632

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278-15 Lm 14.03
CrossesCut-Off Creek
Location1.5 M E SH 277
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.67464, -91.57581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,371 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek built?

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

What condition is US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278-15 Lm 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek?

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 14.03 over Cut-Off Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.