US Bridges

US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .62 Miw JCT US 278 US 79B · Structure no. 0000000000A3791

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,624
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br is a concrete slab carrying US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,624 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS278 S8WB LM17.36
CrossesWadleigh Br
Location.62 Miw JCT US 278 US 79B
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57174, -92.84866
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,624 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br carry?

About 4,624 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US278 S8WB LM17.36 over Wadleigh Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.