US Bridges

SR 57 over Green Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 310005702004250

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Green Creek in George 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesGreen Creek
Location5.1 MI N SR 26
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates30.93864, -88.77912
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Green 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Green Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Green Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 57 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.