SR 27 over Copiah Creek
PoorCopiah County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI N Lawrence Cl · Structure no. 310002701506580
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Copiah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Copiah Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 27 over Copiah Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Copiah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Copiah Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Copiah Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Copiah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.