US Bridges

SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI E Benton Cl · Structure no. 210017807305530

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 178
CrossesE Branch Lockes Ck
Location1.8 MI E Benton Cl
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates34.57323, -89.12862
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over E Branch Lockes Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.