US Bridges

SR 69 over Green Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI N Ala ST Line · Structure no. 310006904400720

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Green Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesGreen Creek
Location7.2 MI N Ala ST Line
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates33.43658, -88.35094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Green 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 Green Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Green Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.