US Bridges

Russell RD over Norris Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T12N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000065

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell RD over Norris Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Russell RD over Norris Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRussell RD
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationSec 19 T12N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates32.02222, -90.84719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell RD over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell RD over Norris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Russell RD over Norris Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell RD over Norris Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Russell RD over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.