US Bridges

SR 547 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · 9.5 MI W Copiah Cl · Structure no. 310054701101040

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 547 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 547 over Clarks Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 547
CrossesClarks Creek
Location9.5 MI W Copiah Cl
RouteState Highway 547
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.85873, -90.84651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$267 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 547 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 547 over Clarks 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 Clarks Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 547 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 547 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.