US Bridges

US 278 over Roundhouse Branch

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W SR 25 South · Structure no. 210027804800720

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over Roundhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Roundhouse Branch in Monroe 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 278
CrossesRoundhouse Branch
Location0.8 MI W SR 25 South
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.97865, -88.5032
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$146 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over Roundhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 over Roundhouse Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 278 over Roundhouse Branch carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 278 over Roundhouse Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 278 over Roundhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.