Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R11E B · Structure no. SA3900000000075
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 600 ft (183 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags 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 Saddlebags Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (183 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 27 North over Saddlebags Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.