CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadSearcy County, Arkansas · 0.04 W SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000016758
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2007. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 11 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns CR 278 Searcy over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.