US Bridges

SR 469 over Steen Creek

FairPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI N Simpson Cl · Structure no. 310046906102130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 469 over Steen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 469 over Steen Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 469
CrossesSteen Creek
Location6.4 MI N Simpson Cl
RouteState Highway 469
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.13845, -90.12853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 469 over Steen Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 469 over Steen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 469 over Steen Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 469 over Steen Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 469 over Steen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.