US 278 over Lappatubby Creek
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 12.0 MI E Lafayette Cl · Structure no. 310000605810460
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Lappatubby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Lappatubby Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Lappatubby Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US 278 over Lappatubby 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 Lappatubby Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Lappatubby Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns US 278 over Lappatubby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.