Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal
PoorOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T20N R14E B · Structure no. SA5300000000156
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.