Miller Road over US 78
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI W Marshall Cl · Structure no. 410007801700850
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 299 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miller Road over US 78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over US 78 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Miller Road over US 78 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Miller 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 Miller Road over US 78 carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Miller Road over US 78?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Miller Road over US 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.