SR 178 over US 45
FairLee County, Mississippi · SR178 over US 45 · Structure no. 31001780410884A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over US 45 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 178 over US 45 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 178 over US 45 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over US 45 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over US 45 carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over US 45?
The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over US 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.