US 278 over Mud Creek
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI E Lafayette Cl · Structure no. 31000060581013A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Mud Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Mud 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over Mud Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.