US Bridges

CO RD 81 over Magic Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T20N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000146

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 81 over Magic Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 81 over Magic Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 81
CrossesMagic Creek
LocationSec 23 T20N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates33.581, -89.84303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic45 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 81 over Magic Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 81 over Magic 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 81 over Magic Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 81 over Magic Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 81 over Magic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.