US Bridges

CO RD 288 over Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T21N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000183

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 288 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 288 over Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 288
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 34 T21N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates33.64367, -89.854
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$306,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 288 over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 288 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 288 over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 288 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 288 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.