US Bridges

SR 1 over Deer Creek

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N Washington Cl · Structure no. 310000100608010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1 over Deer Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesDeer Creek
Location5.0 MI N Washington Cl
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.59855, -91.08075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$629 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Deer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.