US Bridges

Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T14S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000129

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld HWY 8
CrossesRed Bud Creek
LocationSec 3 T14S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 801
Coordinates33.89861, -88.76411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 8 over Red Bud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.