US Bridges

SR 57 over Mill Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N George Cl · Structure no. 310005702105280

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Mill Creek in Greene 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.0 MI N George Cl
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates31.08313, -88.81432
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 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 traffic980 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 57 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Mill Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Mill 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 Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.