SR 57 over Whiskey Creek
George County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 57 over Whiskey Creek in George County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 930 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 115 inventoried bridges in George County rated fair (21.7%); 2 (1.7%) 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 May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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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 | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 149 ft |
| Location | 4.2 Mi N SR 26 |
| NBI structure number | 310005702004160 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in George County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 98 over Escatawpa River | 1986 | 11,000 | Fair |
| US 98 over Beaverdam Creek | 1986 | 9,400 | Good |
| US 98 over Denny Mill Creek | 1986 | 9,400 | Good |
| SR 26 over SR 63 | 1999 | 5,800 | Good |
| SR 198 over Depot Creek/cnic RR | 1999 | 4,800 | Good |
| US 98 over Mcinnis Creek | 1992 | 4,200 | Good |
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