SR 178 over Coldwater River
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI W Marshall Cl · Structure no. 310017801700910
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 532 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Coldwater River in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 178 over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Coldwater River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over Coldwater River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Coldwater River?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.