SR 27 over Polk Creek
PoorWarren County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N Hinds Cl · Structure no. 310002707511970
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Polk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27 over Polk Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 27 over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Polk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Polk Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Polk Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns SR 27 over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.