SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie
GoodUnion County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310017807306400
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 692 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 692 ft (210.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie 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 Little Tallahatchie carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie?
The structure is 692 ft (210.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Little Tallahatchie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.