US Bridges

Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 3N R13E · Structure no. SA4600000000057

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStringer Bullock R
CrossesMays Creek
LocationSec 33 T 3N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates31.18688, -89.88774
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringer Bullock R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stringer Bullock R over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.