SR 27 over Fair River
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 310002703904900
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 391 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Fair River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Fair River in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 27 over Fair River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Fair River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Fair River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Fair River?
The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Fair River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.