US Bridges

Deans Road over Reed Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec_ 1_T16S_R 3E · Structure no. SA1300000000029

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans Road over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deans Road over Reed Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDeans Road
CrossesReed Creek
LocationSec_ 1_T16S_R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.71756, -88.94092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$409,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deans Road over Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is Deans Road over Reed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Deans Road over Reed Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Deans Road over Reed Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Deans Road over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.