SR 178 over Victoria Canal
PoorMarshall County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI E SR 309 · Structure no. 310017804701540
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Victoria Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Victoria Canal in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 178 over Victoria Canal built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Victoria Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over Victoria Canal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Victoria Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Victoria Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.