US Bridges

CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R14E B · Structure no. SA1200000000006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 250
CrossesShubuta Creek
LocationSec 13 T 1N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyClarke County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.92832, -88.81298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans100 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 250 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 250 over Shubuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.