US Bridges

Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 75 T 7N R 2W B · Structure no. SA0100000000056

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLiberty RD
CrossesST Catherine Creek
LocationSec 75 T 7N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates31.54139, -91.36185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty RD over ST Catherine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.