US Bridges

CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 4N R17E B · Structure no. SA1200000000123

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 456
CrossesIrby Mill Creek
LocationSec 20 T 4N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates32.18011, -88.58444
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 456 over Irby Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 456 over Irby Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 456 over Irby Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.