US 278/SR 6 over Bobo Bayou
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 210027806003790
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 312 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278/SR 6 over Bobo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/SR 6 over Bobo 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 278/SR 6 over Bobo Bayou built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278/SR 6 over Bobo 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 Bobo Bayou carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 278/SR 6 over Bobo Bayou?
The structure is 312 ft (95 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 Bobo Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.