US 278/SR 6 over Buck Bayou
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI W SR 3 · Structure no. 210027806002980
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278/SR 6 over Buck Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/SR 6 over Buck 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278/SR 6 over Buck Bayou built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278/SR 6 over Buck 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 Buck Bayou carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 278/SR 6 over Buck Bayou?
The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 278/SR 6 over Buck Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.