US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B
GoodOuachita County, Arkansas · US278 over JCT US 79/79B · Structure no. 0000000000B6500
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,443 by 2028. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 51 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 Sec 8 EB L over @ JCT US 79/79B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.