SR 178 over Old Creek Run
FairPosted for loadItawamba County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E Lee Cl · Structure no. 310017802910280
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Old Creek Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 178 over Old Creek Run in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Creek Run built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Old Creek Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over Old Creek Run carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Old Creek Run?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Old Creek Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.