US Bridges

SR 792 over Cedar Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 310079204400720

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 792 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 792 over Cedar Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 792
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.1 MI E US 45
RouteState Highway 792
Coordinates33.33965, -88.44065
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 792 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 792 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 792 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 792 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 792 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.