SR 42 over Mill Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI W SR 589 · Structure no. 310004203703770
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 42 over Mill Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Mill 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 42 over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.