US Bridges

US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .2 MI So JCT SH 73 · Structure no. 0000000000A1723

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2028. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS278 /5 /22.22
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.2 MI So JCT SH 73
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6929, -93.63693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$607,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US278 /5 /22.22 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.