US Bridges

Driveway over Unnamed Creek

GoodPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2S R 5E · Structure no. SA0200000000032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Driveway over Unnamed Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDriveway
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 3000
Coordinates34.93901, -88.7774
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway over Unnamed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Driveway over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Driveway over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Driveway over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.