US Bridges

Flowers Road over Flowers Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000060

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flowers Road over Flowers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Flowers Road over Flowers Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFlowers Road
CrossesFlowers Creek
LocationSec 1 T12N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates32.04142, -90.76183
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flowers Road over Flowers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flowers Road over Flowers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Flowers Road over Flowers Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flowers Road over Flowers Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Flowers Road over Flowers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.