SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief
FairItawamba County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI N US 78 · Structure no. 310002302902060
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cypress Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Cypress Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.