SR 21 over Owl Creek
GoodNeshoba County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N SR 491 · Structure no. 310002105005410
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 21 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Owl Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 21 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 21 over Owl 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 21 over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 21 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 21 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.