US Bridges

SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N SR 857 · Structure no. 17000550451162B

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Ramp
CrossesBear Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI N SR 857
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.58383, -90.06909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SE Ramp over Bear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.