US Bridges

SR 35 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 310003500818500

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Hurricane Creek in Carroll 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.7 MI N I 55
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.36379, -89.80358
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 35 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 35 over Hurricane 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.