US 278 over Buttahatchie River

Good Condition29 years old2,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyMonroe
Location2.5 Mi E SR 8
CarriesUS 278
CrossesButtahatchie River
Coordinates33.88320, -88.28996

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length769.7 ft (234.6 m)
Max Span111.9 ft (34.1 m)
Deck Width46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Area3354.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number210027804802160

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