US Bridges

Union Church Road over Mason Creek

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 3S R 6E B · Structure no. SA0200000000109

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Mason Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Church Road over Mason Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesMason Creek
LocationSec 17 T 3S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates34.82848, -88.68713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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 Union Church Road over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road over Mason 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Mason Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Road over Mason Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.