SR 550 over Shaws Creek
GoodLincoln County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310055004301740
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over Shaws Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over Shaws Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 550 over Shaws Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 550 over Shaws 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 Shaws Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over Shaws Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over Shaws Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.