US Bridges

SR 28 over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Simpson County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI E Copiah Cl · Structure no. 310002806407000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Big Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.4 MI E Copiah Cl
RouteState Highway 28
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.87861, -90.05386
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 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 28 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Big Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Big Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.