SR 29 over Leaf River
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N US 98 · Structure no. 310002905603500
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 29 over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Leaf River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 29 over Leaf River 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 Leaf River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SR 29 over Leaf River?
The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 29 over Leaf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.