US 278 over Pumpkin Creek
GoodLafayette County, Mississippi · 7.1 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 31000060360840A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Pumpkin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Pumpkin Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Pumpkin Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Pumpkin 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over Pumpkin Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Pumpkin Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Pumpkin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.