US Bridges

CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T20N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000147

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCO RD 81
CrossesBch of Magic Creek
LocationSec 26 T20N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates33.567, -89.84017
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 81 over Bch of Magic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.