SR 17 over Palusha Creek
GoodPosted for loadCarroll County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 310001700806640
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Palusha Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 17 over Palusha Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 17 over Palusha Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Palusha 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Palusha Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Palusha Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Palusha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.