SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek
GoodHolmes County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 310001702603140
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Big Cypress 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Big Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.