US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 2.0KM W JCT SR19 &loop RD · Structure no. 00000000000S145

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 24
CrossesCreek
Location2.0KM W JCT SR19 &loop RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 24
Coordinates32.71409, -89.07531
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 24 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 24 over Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.