US Bridges

US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch

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Quitman County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 210027806003570

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278/SR 6
CrossesQuitman-Panola Ditch
Location3.9 MI E SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.28421, -90.21393
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Quitman-Panola Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch 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 Quitman-Panola Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/SR 6 over Quitman-Panola Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.