Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek
FairStone County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 3S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6600000000036
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 26 East over Bluff 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 East over Bluff Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 26 East over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.