US 278 over SR 15
Pontotoc County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 278 over SR 15 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 167 inventoried bridges in Pontotoc County rated good (62.3%); 6 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 252 ft |
| Location | US 278 over SR 15 |
| NBI structure number | 31000060581056A |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| 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 Pontotoc County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 22 over Town Creek | 1978 | 32,000 | Good |
| I 22 over SR 9 | 1978 | 14,000 | Fair |
| I 22 over SR 9 | 1978 | 14,000 | Fair |
| SR 6/US 278 over Miller Creek Trib | 2006 | 14,000 | Fair |
| SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek | 1970 | 14,000 | Good |
| SR 6 over Stream | 2015 | 11,000 | Good |
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