SR 23 over Bluff Creek
GoodItawamba County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310002302900330
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Bluff Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Bluff 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.