SR 501 over Turkey Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI S Scott Cl · Structure no. 310050106501550
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 501 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 501 over Turkey Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 501 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 501 over Turkey 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 501 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 501 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 501 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.