US Bridges

US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000205

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS278/WEST Main
CrossesLittle Kings Creek
LocationSec 31 T 9S R 6E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.25708, -88.71886
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 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$216,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US278/WEST Main over Little Kings 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns US278/WEST Main over Little Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.