US Bridges

US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI SW SH35-MONTICELLO · Structure no. 0000000000X1412

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 278-01S Lm 3.98
CrossesBranch of Sandy Creek
Location1.7 MI SW SH35-MONTICELLO
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.58316, -91.73832
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 278-01S Lm 3.98 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.