SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI E SR 13 · Structure no. 310050004000300
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 500 over Sweetwater 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 500 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 500 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.