US Bridges

CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T19N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 66
CrossesBch of Big Sand Creek
LocationSec 17 T19N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates33.51628, -89.79964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks—
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 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 66 over Bch of Big Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.