IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek
FairLeake County, Mississippi · 0.3KM W Int SR35 & Redwtr · Structure no. 00000000000S125
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 26 over Redwater Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.