US Bridges

CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R16E B · Structure no. SA1200000000053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 680
CrossesYoungblood Creek
LocationSec 21 T 2N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates31.99519, -88.65975
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 680 over Youngblood 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 680 over Youngblood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 680 over Youngblood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.