US Bridges

CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000118

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 282
CrossesBig Sand Creek
LocationSec 12 T19N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 1734
Coordinates33.51947, -89.83372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2014)
Projected traffic735 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 282 over Big Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 282 over Big Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.