US Bridges

SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI W SR 17 · Structure no. 310001402606450

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesBig Cypress Creek Relief
Location2.9 MI W SR 17
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates32.96727, -90.03729
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Big Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.