US Bridges

Old Kossuth Road over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2S R 7E · Structure no. SA0200000000068

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kossuth Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Kossuth Road over Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Kossuth Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 10 T 2S R 7E
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates34.92832, -88.55714
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kossuth Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kossuth Road over 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 Old Kossuth Road over Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Kossuth Road over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kossuth Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.