Old HWY 27 over Local Creek
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000074
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,071
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 27 over Local Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 27 over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 27 over Local Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 27 over Local 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 27 over Local Creek carry?
About 1,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.