US Bridges

SR 28 over Big Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI E SR 37 · Structure no. 310002806511990

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Big Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.0 MI E SR 37
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.80097, -89.3595
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating95.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.