US Bridges

SR 17 over Moccasin Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 17 on Bypass · Structure no. 330001702603870

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Moccasin Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 36 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.2 MI E SR 17 on Bypass
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates33.10966, -90.04972
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 17 over Moccasin 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 Moccasin Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.