US Bridges

CO RD 450 over Long Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R16E · Structure no. SA1200000000111

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 450 over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 450 over Long Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO RD 450
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 2 T 4N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates32.223, -88.63422
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 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 450 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CO RD 450 over Long 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 450 over Long Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 450 over Long Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 450 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.