US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000036

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 3 T 2N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates31.16962, -88.67986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 over Indian 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 Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.