US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Arkansas · 6.57 W JCT Hwys 278 & 84 · Structure no. 000000000005687
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2028. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 SEC.02-5.67 over Baker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.