US Bridges

SR 21 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 492 · Structure no. 310002106201660

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Hurricane Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.5 MI S SR 492
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates32.55758, -89.35657
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 21 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.