US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek
FairOuachita County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 376 · Structure no. 000000000005682
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek is a concrete slab carrying US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2028. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US278 S-8 Lm 12.71 over Two Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.