SR 13 over Balucta Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N Scott Cl · Structure no. 310001304015380
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 13 over Balucta Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Balucta Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 13 over Balucta Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 13 over Balucta 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 13 over Balucta Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 13 over Balucta Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 13 over Balucta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.