US Bridges

SR 29 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N Stone Cl · Structure no. 310002905600670

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 29 over Bluff Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.4 MI N Stone Cl
RouteState Highway 29
CountyPerry County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.91935, -89.07669
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Bluff 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 29 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.