US Bridges

U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI East Rosston · Structure no. 000000000006672

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 278 -07-17.44
CrossesLittle Caney Crek
Location2.4 MI East Rosston
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57564, -93.20967
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 278 -07-17.44 over Little Caney Crek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.