SR 39 over Strait Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310003903503470
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Strait Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Strait Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Strait Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Strait 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 39 over Strait Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Strait Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Strait Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.