US Bridges

S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2S R 7E B · Structure no. SA0200000000074

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS. Harper ST
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationSec 14 T 2S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 994
Coordinates34.90888, -88.53598
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure30
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. Harper ST over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.