Old HWY 27 North over Bahala Creek
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000074
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 27 North over Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 27 North over 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old HWY 27 North over Bahala Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 27 North over 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 Bahala Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 27 North over Bahala Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 27 North over Bahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.