US Bridges

Green Street over SR 178

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 145 · Structure no. 510017804108820

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over SR 178 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesSR 178
Location0.4 MI E US 145
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27333, -88.70918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$324 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Street over SR 178 built?

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

What condition is Green Street over SR 178 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Green Street over SR 178 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over SR 178?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over SR 178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.