US Bridges

SR 35 over Mays Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI S US 98 · Structure no. 310003504601320

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Mays Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 35 over Mays Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesMays Creek
Location3.0 MI S US 98
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates31.18414, -89.85533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 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 35 over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Mays 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Mays Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Mays Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.