SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 310000605811380
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib 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 SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.