US Bridges

US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 5.50 MI N JCT of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000007442

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2028. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 278-02-19.09
CrossesSaline River
Location5.50 MI N JCT of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates34.2112, -94.05081
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 278-02-19.09 over Saline River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River carry?

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

How long is US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 278-02-19.09 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.