US Bridges

US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E Coahoma Cl · Structure no. 210027806002260

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 278/SR 6
CrossesEast Cassidy Bayou
Location1.4 MI E Coahoma Cl
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates34.23092, -90.42731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/SR 6 over East Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.