US Bridges

US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 3.50 MI SE of Dierks · Structure no. 000000000006414

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 278- 03 - 3.84
CrossesLittle Holly Creek
Location3.50 MI SE of Dierks
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates34.10088, -93.97335
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 278- 03 - 3.84 over Little Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.