US Bridges

CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27

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Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2 MI N of Dell · Structure no. 000000000023764

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR E278 - C
CrossesDitch No 27
Location2 MI N of Dell
RouteCounty Highway 0E278
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88692, -90.03232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27 carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR E278 - C over Ditch No 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.