US Bridges

SR 178 over I 22

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · SR 178 over I 22 · Structure no. 310017804704010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over I 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over I 22 in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 178
CrossesI 22
LocationSR 178 over I 22
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates34.678, -89.33933
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 178 over I 22 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 over I 22 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 178 over I 22 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over I 22?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over I 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.