SR 178 over Gum Creek
GoodItawamba County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI W SR 23 N · Structure no. 310017802911490
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Gum Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| 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 Gum Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Gum Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over Gum Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.