SR 29 over Joes Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 8.7 MI S US 98 · Structure no. 310002905602240
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 29 over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Joes Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 29 over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 29 over Joes 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 29 over Joes Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 29 over Joes Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 29 over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.