US Bridges

US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10S R 5E · Structure no. SA410000000A202

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 278/WEST Main
CrossesLittle Coonwah Creek
LocationSec 4 T10S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.24851, -88.77656
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/WEST Main over Little Coonwah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.