US 278-16 Lm 0.38 over Bayou Bartholomew

Poor Condition70 years old2,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyDesha
Location4.5 Mi W US 65-mcgehee
CarriesUS 278-16 Lm 0.38
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Coordinates33.62837, -91.44702

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length362.5 ft (110.5 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area961.4 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,400 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002953

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