Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000087
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 67 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.