US Bridges

CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T19N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000114

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 316
CrossesBch of Big Sand Ck
LocationSec 13 T19N R 3E
RouteCity Street 137
Coordinates33.50469, -89.93572
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$409,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck 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 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 316 over Bch of Big Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.