US Bridges

SR 24 over Percy Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · 11.8 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310002407900780

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Percy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Percy Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesPercy Creek
Location11.8 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.15182, -91.46447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$800 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Percy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Percy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Percy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Percy Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Percy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.