US Bridges

SR 35 over Harpers Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 310003504602540

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Harpers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Harpers Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesHarpers Creek
Location3.0 MI N SR 13
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates31.32395, -89.81728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 35 over Harpers Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Harpers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Harpers Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Harpers Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Harpers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.