US Bridges

SR 397 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Kemper County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310039703500160

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 397 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 397 over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 397
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI N SR 16
RouteState Highway 397
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.784, -88.72322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 397 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 397 over Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 397 over Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 397 over Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 397 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.