US Bridges

Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T21N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000075

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesThompson Way Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 32 T21N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates33.62803, -90.95461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Thompson Way Road over Clear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Way Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.