US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T17N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000037

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek in Carroll 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesBch of Self Creek
LocationSec 36 T17N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates33.29069, -89.83436
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 39 over Bch of Self 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39 over Bch of Self Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.