US Bridges

SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N SR 43 · Structure no. 310001704500730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesKentuctah Creek
Location2.0 MI N SR 43
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.77047, -89.82999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 17 over Kentuctah Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Kentuctah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Kentuctah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.