US Bridges

US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI W US425-MONTICELLO · Structure no. 0000000000X0822

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 33 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,858 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 278-14 Lm 9.71
CrossesTen Mile Creek Relief
Location0.9 MI W US425-MONTICELLO
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.63235, -91.81752
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2018)
Projected traffic9,858 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief 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 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.