US Bridges

US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .2 MI N JCT US278 & US 67 · Structure no. 000000000006247

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,348 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2028. The structure is 1,348 ft (410.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 278 Sec 5-27.03
CrossesUP RR & Private RD
Location.2 MI N JCT US278 & US 67
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.67515, -93.5756
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,348 ft (410.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD?

The structure is 1,348 ft (410.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 Sec 5-27.03 over UP RR & Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.