US Bridges

CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 1N R14E B · Structure no. SA1200000000009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek in Clarke 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 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 240
CrossesGoodwater Creek
LocationSec 22 T 1N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 978
Coordinates31.91203, -88.86047
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 240 over Goodwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 240 over Goodwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.