US Bridges

SR 17 over Chicopa Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S Carroll Cl · Structure no. 310001702605200

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Chicopa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Chicopa Creek 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesChicopa Creek
Location0.6 MI S Carroll Cl
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates33.28063, -90.01526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 17 over Chicopa Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 17 over Chicopa 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 Chicopa Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Chicopa Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Chicopa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.