US Bridges

SR 35 over Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S I 20 · Structure no. 310003506210490

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S I 20
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.32977, -89.48507
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks19%
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$659 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.