US Bridges

Old HWY 27 over Local Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000075

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 27 over Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 27 over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,811 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld HWY 27
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 34 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.32347, -90.82686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2022)
Projected traffic2,811 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 27 over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 27 over Local Creek carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.