US Bridges

US 11 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 6.5 MI S SR 26 West · Structure no. 210001105502790

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Cypress Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesCypress Creek
Location6.5 MI S SR 26 West
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.75256, -89.58588
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$904 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.