US Bridges

US 278 over Stream

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 310000606003450

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 278 over Stream in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278
CrossesStream
Location2.8 MI E SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.27808, -90.23067
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$189 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 over Stream carry?

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

How long is US 278 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 278 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.