US Bridges

CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000129

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 64
CrossesBch of Little Sand Creek
LocationSec 36 T19N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates33.46978, -89.83356
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$305,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand 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 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 64 over Bch of Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.