US Bridges

SR 184 over Silver Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 43 North · Structure no. 210008403909350

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 184 over Silver Creek in Lawrence 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2 MI E SR 43 North
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.60505, -89.99492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$490 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Silver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.