US Bridges

SR 24 over East Fork Amite River

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI E SR 569 North · Structure no. 310002400306340

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over East Fork Amite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over East Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesEast Fork Amite River
Location6.8 MI E SR 569 North
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.19038, -90.69706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 24 over East Fork Amite River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over East Fork Amite River 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 East Fork Amite River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over East Fork Amite River?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over East Fork Amite River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.