SR 27 over White Oak Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 310002701508490
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over White Oak Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 27 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over White Oak 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.