US Bridges

CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T17N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000018

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 144
CrossesAbiaca Creek
LocationSec 14 T17N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates33.33269, -89.94936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 144 over Abiaca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.