US 278 over SR 315
Panola County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 278 over SR 315 in Panola County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 157 of the 231 inventoried bridges in Panola County rated fair (68.0%); 11 (4.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 5 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 233 ft |
| Location | US 278 over SR 315 |
| NBI structure number | 31000060540604B |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Panola County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 278 over Sand Creek | 1939 | 19,000 | Fair |
| US 278 over Harris Creek | 1979 | 17,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over SR 310 | 1959 | 13,500 | Good |
| I 55 over SR 310 | 1959 | 13,500 | Good |
| I 55 over Compress Road | 1959 | 13,500 | Good |
| I 55 over Compress Road | 1959 | 13,500 | Good |
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