SR 9 over SR 6/US 278
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · SR 9 over SR 6/US 278 · Structure no. 310000905808760
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over SR 6/US 278 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over SR 6/US 278 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 59 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over SR 6/US 278 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over SR 6/US 278 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 9 over SR 6/US 278 carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over SR 6/US 278?
The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over SR 6/US 278?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.