US Bridges

SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 370000605811410

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 6/US 278 Ramp
CrossesSR 6/US 278
Location4.7 MI E SR 9
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.23471, -88.90064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6/US 278 Ramp 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 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6/US 278 Ramp over SR 6/US 278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.