US Bridges

US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI W US425-MONTICELLO · Structure no. 0000000000X1060

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,858 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 278-14 Lm 10.01
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI W US425-MONTICELLO
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.63096, -91.81251
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile 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 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.