US Bridges

CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA080000000A124

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 71
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
LocationSec 27 T19N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 710
Coordinates33.48846, -89.85978
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 71 over Little Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 71 over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.