SR 29 over Leaf River
Perry County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 29 over Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 163 inventoried bridges in Perry County rated good (77.3%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,231 ft |
| Location | 1.7 Mi N US 98 |
| NBI structure number | 310002905603500 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Perry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 98 over Stream | 1994 | 15,000 | Good |
| US 98 over Stream | 1994 | 15,000 | Good |
| US 98 over Little Creek | 1968 | 10,000 | Fair |
| SR 15 over Stream | 1940 | 8,900 | Good |
| SR 42 over Tallahalla Creek | 2023 | 6,400 | Good |
| US 98 over Caraway Creek | 1991 | 5,500 | Good |
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