US Bridges

Old HWY 27 over Local Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA750000000A076

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,001
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 27 over Local Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 27 over Local Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 27
CrossesLocal Creek
LocationSec 35 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.31861, -90.82353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2021)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$231,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 27 over Local Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 27 over Local Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 27 over Local Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.