US 278 over Cane Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E Lafayette Cl · Structure no. 31000060580976A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Cane Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Cane Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over Cane Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.