SR 69 over Ellis Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N Ala ST Line · Structure no. 310006904400490
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 69 over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Ellis Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 69 over Ellis Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 69 over Ellis 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 69 over Ellis Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 69 over Ellis Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 69 over Ellis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.