US Bridges

Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000073

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY 27 North
CrossesRelief of Bahala Creek
LocationSec 5 T 8N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates31.69002, -90.12363
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 27 North over Relief of Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.