E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T18N R10E · Structure no. SA1000000000070
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E.Clear Springs RD over Little Bywy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.