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US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · Center Point · Structure no. 0000000000X0649

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 SEC.3-10.03
CrossesBlue Bayou Creek
LocationCenter Point
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.02626, -93.94645
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2018)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 278 SEC.3-10.03 over Blue Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.