SR 550 over Cedar Creek
GoodLincoln County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI E Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 310055004300820
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over Cedar Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 550 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 550 over Cedar 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 550 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.