US Bridges

US 278/SR 6 over Onemile Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 210027806003510

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/SR 6 over Onemile Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 278/SR 6 over Onemile 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 278/SR 6
CrossesOnemile Bayou
Location3.3 MI E SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates34.28191, -90.22414
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Onemile Bayou built?

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

What condition is US 278/SR 6 over Onemile 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 August 2023.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 278/SR 6 over Onemile Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 278/SR 6 over Onemile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.