Craft Road over US 78
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 410007801700140
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Craft Road over US 78 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Craft Road over US 78 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Craft Road over US 78 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Craft Road over US 78 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Craft Road over US 78 carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Craft Road over US 78?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Craft Road over US 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.