US Bridges

SR 69 over Mccary Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI S SR 182 · Structure no. 310006904401180

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Mccary Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 69 over Mccary Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesMccary Creek
Location0.7 MI S SR 182
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates33.48708, -88.38912
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Mccary Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Mccary Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Mccary Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Mccary Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Mccary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.