US Bridges

CR 1027 over Garrett Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T10S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000142

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1027 over Garrett Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 1027 over Garrett Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 1027
CrossesGarrett Creek
LocationSec 14 T10S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 3127
Coordinates34.20719, -88.64075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1027 over Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 1027 over Garrett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1027 over Garrett Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 1027 over Garrett Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1027 over Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.