US Bridges

CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T20N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 78
CrossesBch of Little Rock Creek
LocationSec 33 T20N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates33.55267, -89.88931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 78 over Bch of Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.