SR 24 over Tanyard Creek
GoodAmite County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E SR 567 North · Structure no. 310002400305590
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 24 over Tanyard Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 24 over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Tanyard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 24 over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.