US Bridges

CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T19N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000132

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 67
CrossesBch of Big Sand Creek
LocationSec 8 T19N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates33.52469, -89.799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$519,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CO RD 67 over Bch of 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 67 over Bch of Big Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.