US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek
FairLafayette County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 31000060360805A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| 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 US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Yellow Leaf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.