US Bridges

US 11 over Crefer Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N Pearl River Cl · Structure no. 210001103704890

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Crefer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Crefer Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesCrefer Creek
Location1.0 MI N Pearl River Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLamar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.99496, -89.45527
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$179 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Crefer Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Crefer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Crefer Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Crefer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Crefer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.