SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek
GoodGreene County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E Perry Cl · Structure no. 310004202109020
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Bee Tree 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Bee Tree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.