US 278 over Coldwater River
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 310027806003200
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 750 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over Coldwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2042. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 over Coldwater River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 278 over Coldwater River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over Coldwater River?
The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.