US Bridges

SR 35 over Holiday Creek

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI S Jeff Davis Cl · Structure no. 310003504602980

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Holiday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Holiday Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesHoliday Creek
Location3.9 MI S Jeff Davis Cl
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.38106, -89.79907
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$249 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Holiday Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Holiday 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Holiday Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 35 over Holiday Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Holiday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.