US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck
FairHoward County, Arkansas · 1.83MIN JCT US 70&US 278 · Structure no. 000000000003549
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck is a concrete slab carrying US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 -02- 22.16 over Flower Spgs Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.