US Bridges

SR 67 over Saucier Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI S US 49 · Structure no. 31000670240210A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
494 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Saucier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Saucier Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesSaucier Creek
Location3.8 MI S US 49
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates30.60914, -89.09978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 67 over Saucier Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Saucier 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Saucier Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Saucier Creek?

The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Saucier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.