US Bridges

US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000204

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS278/WEST Main
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 36 T 9S R 5E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25711, -88.72047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US278/WEST Main over Kings 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns US278/WEST Main over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.