US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River
GoodPanola County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI W SR 35 South · Structure no. 210027805404440
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 3,322 ft (1,012.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River?
The structure is 3,322 ft (1,012.5 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 278/SR 6 over Tallahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.