US Bridges

SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI NE SR 25 · Structure no. 31000760290036A

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesGum Creek Tributary
Location3.6 MI NE SR 25
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates34.36572, -88.27026
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length432 ft (131.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 76 over Gum Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary?

The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Gum Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.