US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Leaf River

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000111

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 24 over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 24 over Leaf River in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesLeaf River
LocationSec 20 T 2N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates31.12557, -88.8155
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,270 ft (691.9 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 24 over Leaf River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 over Leaf River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Leaf River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 over Leaf River?

The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.