US Bridges

US 278 over Mcglawin Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 14.6 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 31000060360915A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over Mcglawin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Mcglawin 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 278
CrossesMcglawin Creek
Location14.6 MI E SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates34.30357, -89.2685
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over Mcglawin Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 over Mcglawin 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 Mcglawin Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 278 over Mcglawin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 over Mcglawin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.