SR 178 over Okannatie W B
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310017807307120
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 178 over Okannatie W B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Okannatie W B in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Okannatie W B built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 178 over Okannatie W B in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 178 over Okannatie W B carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 178 over Okannatie W B?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 178 over Okannatie W B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.