US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief
FairMonroe County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI E SR 8 · Structure no. 210027804802190
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief 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 Buttahatchie Relief carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Buttahatchie Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.