US Bridges

US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W JCT SH 376 · Structure no. 0000000000M0084

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 S-8 Lm 9.49
CrossesGreenings Lk Spillway
Location2.8 MI W JCT SH 376
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.55632, -92.95839
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 S-8 Lm 9.49 over Greenings Lk Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.