Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T11N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000091
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dekalb Scooba over Straight Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.