Old HWY 24 over Atkinson Creek
GoodPosted for loadGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000044
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 24 over Atkinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 24 over Atkinson Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Atkinson Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 24 over Atkinson 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 Atkinson Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 24 over Atkinson Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 24 over Atkinson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.