SR 178 over Bull Mountain Creek
Itawamba County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 178 over Bull Mountain Creek in Itawamba 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 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 143 of the 232 inventoried bridges in Itawamba County rated good (61.6%); 8 (3.4%) 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 August 2024, 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 | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 437 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi W SR 23 N |
| NBI structure number | 310017802911580 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Itawamba County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 22 over Relief | 1983 | 26,000 | Good |
| I 22 over Johns Creek | 1989 | 16,000 | Good |
| I 22 over Big Oak Road | 1984 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 22 over Big Oak Road | 1984 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 22 over Tombigbee River | 1984 | 15,000 | Fair |
| I 22 over Tombigbee River | 1984 | 15,000 | Good |
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