SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 31000060581100B
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 6/US 278 over Miller 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 SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.