US Bridges

Ross Road over Sand Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T13N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000077

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ross Road over Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesRoss Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 26 T13N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates32.11392, -90.76822
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Road over Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ross Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ross Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.