Old HWY 8 over Red Bud Creek
GoodChickasaw 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).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.