US Bridges

Madison Street over SR 178

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E SR 145 · Structure no. 510017804108800

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over SR 178 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Street over SR 178 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesSR 178
Location0.3 MI E SR 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.2725, -88.71125
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Street over SR 178 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Street over SR 178 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Street over SR 178 carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over SR 178?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over SR 178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.