US Bridges

US 278(BY Pass) over Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.23 MI N JCT US HWY 67 · Structure no. 0000000000X0776

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278(BY Pass) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278(BY Pass) over Creek 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 7,500 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 278(BY Pass)
CrossesCreek
Location1.23 MI N JCT US HWY 67
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.68304, -93.57573
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278(BY Pass) over Creek built?

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

What condition is US 278(BY Pass) over 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 278(BY Pass) over Creek carry?

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

How long is US 278(BY Pass) over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 278(BY Pass) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.