SR 178 over Tippah River
GoodMarshall County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI W Benton Cl · Structure no. 310017804704150
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,376 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Tippah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Tippah River in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,376 ft (419.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 178 over Tippah River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Tippah River 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 Tippah River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Tippah River?
The structure is 1,376 ft (419.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Tippah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.