US 278 over SR 315
FairPanola County, Mississippi · US 278 over SR 315 · Structure no. 31000060540604A
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over SR 315 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over SR 315 in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over SR 315 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over SR 315 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 over SR 315 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over SR 315?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over SR 315?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.