Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek
FairStone County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2S R13W B · Structure no. SA6600000000033
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 26 over Kirby 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 26 over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.