US Bridges

CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T17N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 163
CrossesAbiaca Creek
LocationSec 13 T17N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates33.34103, -89.93661
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 163 over Abiaca 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 163 over Abiaca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.