SR 27 over Bahala Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Mississippi · 9.5 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 310002703905550
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 560 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Bahala Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 27 over Bahala Creek 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 27 over Bahala Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Bahala 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Bahala Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Bahala Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Bahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.