US Bridges

SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI W I 22 · Structure no. 310017800504710

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 178
CrossesPechahalee Creek
Location2.0 MI W I 22
RouteState Highway 178
CountyBenton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.62221, -89.23771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over Pechahalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.