US Bridges

Liberty RD over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 45 T 6N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty RD over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty RD over Sandy Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty RD
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSec 45 T 6N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.46859, -91.20991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic945 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty RD over Sandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Liberty RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.