US 78 over Bethel Road
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI E SR 305 · Structure no. 21000780170068A
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 over Bethel Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 over Bethel Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 over Bethel Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 over Bethel Road 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 US 78 over Bethel Road carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 78 over Bethel Road?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 over Bethel Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.