US Bridges

SR 57 over Red Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S George Cl · Structure no. 310005703002040

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
472 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Red Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesRed Creek
Location1.0 MI S George Cl
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates30.71971, -88.73856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 57 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Red 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Red Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Red Creek?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.