US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000208

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesBch of Hays Creek
LocationSec 2 T17N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.35844, -89.73397
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.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$341,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays 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 14 over Bch of Hays Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Bch of Hays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.