US Bridges

Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5N R 1W B · Structure no. SA0100000000082

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesDeerfield Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSec 28 T 5N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates31.38247, -91.24506
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Road over Sandy 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 Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.