Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T13S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000037
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thorn Houston Road over Mud 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Thorn Houston Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.