SR 26 over Big Creek
FairGeorge County, Mississippi · 6.9 MI E SR 57 · Structure no. 310002602006990
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Big Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Big Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Big Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.