SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek
PoorHolmes County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI S SR 12 East · Structure no. 310001702603600
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Gourdvine 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns SR 17 over Gourdvine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.