US Bridges

SR 605 over Picayune Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI S SR 67 · Structure no. 310060502400990

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 605 over Picayune Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 605 over Picayune Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 605
CrossesPicayune Creek
Location2.5 MI S SR 67
RouteState Highway 605
Coordinates30.51373, -89.03338
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 605 over Picayune Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 605 over Picayune 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 605 over Picayune Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 605 over Picayune Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 605 over Picayune Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.