US Bridges

CO RD 31 over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T17N R 4E B · Structure no. SA0800000000033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 31 over Little Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 30 T17N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.30019, -89.91244
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 31 over Little Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 over Little Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.