US Bridges

US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · .5 MI E of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000005861

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,307 by 2027. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 278 - 04 - 1.33
CrossesSH 27 & UPRR
Location.5 MI E of Nashville
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.93164, -93.83459
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,307 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 - 04 - 1.33 over SH 27 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.