US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 31000060581066B
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 476 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR 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 Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR?
The structure is 476 ft (145.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Lyon Creek_tanglefoot TR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.