US Bridges

CO RD 318 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T19N R 3E · Structure no. SA080000000A184

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 318 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 318 over Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD 318
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 20 T19N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates33.49406, -90.00892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$396,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 318 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 318 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 318 over Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD 318 over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 318 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.