SR 42 over Bay Creek
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI E I 59 · Structure no. 31000420180591A
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Bay Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Bay Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Bay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Bay Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Bay Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Bay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.