US Bridges

CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000116

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 282
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
LocationSec 9 T19N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 1734
Coordinates33.52453, -89.8895
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$515,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 282 over Little Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 282 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.