Central Firetower over Big Creek
GoodGeorge County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R 7W B · Structure no. SA2000000000018
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Firetower over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Central Firetower over Big Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Firetower over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Firetower over Big 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Central Firetower over Big Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Central Firetower over Big Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Central Firetower over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.