SR 23 over Johns Creek
GoodItawamba County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N US 78 · Structure no. 310002302901630
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Johns Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Johns 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Johns Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.