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US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.92MI N JCT US70&US278 · Structure no. 000000000003550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 -02- 21.07
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.92MI N JCT US70&US278
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.19561, -94.02836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic965 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 -02- 21.07 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 -02- 21.07 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.