US Bridges

SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N Marion Cl · Structure no. 310001303306130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesLower Greens Creek
Location2.5 MI N Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates31.42759, -89.89196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 13 over Lower Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Lower Greens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Lower Greens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.