US 278 over Canal

Fair Condition86 years old4,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyQuitman
Location1.8 Mi E SR 3
CarriesUS 278
CrossesCanal
Coordinates34.26928, -90.24567

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area73.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number310000606003350

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