US Bridges

CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T18N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000106

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 278
CrossesBch of Hays Ck
LocationSec 19 T18N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.41042, -89.81914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 278 over Bch of Hays Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.