Red Banks Road over US 78
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W Marshall Cl · Structure no. 410007801701040
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Banks Road over US 78 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Banks Road over US 78 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Banks Road over US 78 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Red Banks Road over US 78 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 Red Banks Road over US 78 carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Red Banks Road over US 78?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Red Banks Road over US 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.