US Bridges

CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000123

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 70
CrossesBch of Little Sand Ck
LocationSec 26 T19N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates33.48358, -89.84536
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2015)
Projected traffic2 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 70 over Bch of Little Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.