US Bridges

US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI E of Hope · Structure no. 0000000000M3801

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 - 06 - 3.54
CrossesBodcau Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Hope
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.64521, -93.53021
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2018)
Projected traffic2,371 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 - 06 - 3.54 over Bodcau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.