US 78 over Coldwater River
PoorDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI W Marshall Cl · Structure no. 21000780170095A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 over Coldwater River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 78 over Coldwater River in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 over Coldwater River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 78 over Coldwater River carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 78 over Coldwater River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.