US Bridges

Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T15S R 3E · Structure no. SA1300000000001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJoe Stevens Road
CrossesStanding Creek
LocationSec 25 T15S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates33.74713, -88.93708
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Joe Stevens Road over Standing 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 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Stevens Road over Standing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.