US Bridges

Longview Road over SR 6/US 278

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 410000605811150

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview Road over SR 6/US 278 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longview Road 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLongview Road
CrossesSR 6/US 278
Location2.1 MI E SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates34.2596, -88.93316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Longview Road over SR 6/US 278 built?

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

What condition is Longview Road 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 Longview Road over SR 6/US 278 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Longview Road over SR 6/US 278?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Longview Road over SR 6/US 278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.