US Bridges

CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 1N R14E B · Structure no. SA1200000000003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 290
CrossesShubuta Creek
LocationSec 4 T 1N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates31.95294, -88.87758
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 290 over Shubuta 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 290 over Shubuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.