US 278 over Weaver Creek
FairMonroe County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E SR 25 North · Structure no. 210027804801200
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Weaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Weaver Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Weaver Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Weaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over Weaver Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Weaver Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Weaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.