SR 547 over Bakers Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI S US 61 · Structure no. 310054701100210
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 547 over Bakers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 547 over Bakers Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 547 over Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 547 over Bakers 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 547 over Bakers Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 547 over Bakers Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 547 over Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.