US 78 over SR 302
PoorDeSoto County, Mississippi · US 78 over SR 302 · Structure no. 21000780170026B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 over SR 302 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 78 over SR 302 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 over SR 302 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 over SR 302 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 78 over SR 302 carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 78 over SR 302?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 over SR 302?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.