US Bridges

SR 28 over Clear Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI W SR 35 · Structure no. 310002806510630

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 28 over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.5 MI W SR 35
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.86777, -89.56236
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.