US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4
GoodOuachita County, Arkansas · JCT US 79 & US 278 · Structure no. 000000000005627
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,632
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4 in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8,632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,771 by 2028. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4 carry?
About 8,632 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 S-9 Lm 0.14 over US 79-SEC 4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.