Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000081
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 24 over Perkins 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 24 over Perkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.