US Bridges

278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · JCT 278 & I30 Hope Ar · Structure no. 000000000007061

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99 in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,133 by 2028. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries278-05-23.95 Hemp.
CrossesI-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99
LocationJCT 278 & I30 Hope Ar
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6823, -93.6107
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic13,133 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99 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 2021.

How much traffic does 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 278-05-23.95 Hemp. over I-30 Sec. 12 Lm 29.99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.