US Bridges

US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI Jct. SH 76 · Structure no. 000000000006673

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 278 - 07 -22.59
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.7 MI Jct. SH 76
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.55558, -93.13833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 - 07 -22.59 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.