US Bridges

SR 28 over Goodwater Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI W US 49 · Structure no. 310002806409240

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Goodwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Goodwater Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesGoodwater Creek
Location0.2 MI W US 49
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.86558, -89.73959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 28 over Goodwater Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Goodwater 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Goodwater Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Goodwater Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Goodwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.