US Bridges

CO RD 638 over Double Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 1N R18E B · Structure no. SA1200000000035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 638 over Double Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 638 over Double Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 638
CrossesDouble Creek
LocationSec 7 T 1N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates31.94111, -88.50139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 638 over Double Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 638 over Double 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 638 over Double Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 638 over Double Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 638 over Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.