SR 39 over Sowashee Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 310003903800010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Sowashee 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.