Old HWY 24 over Big Creek
GoodGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000027
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 24 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 24 over Big Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 24 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 24 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Big Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 24 over Big Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 24 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.