SR 8 over Creek
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310000800601980
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 8 over Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns SR 8 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.