US Bridges

Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek

Fair

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T16S R 7E B · Structure no. SA1300000000072

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Ferry Road over Town 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Ferry Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 34 T16S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.63631, -88.55614
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$432,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Barton Ferry Road over Town 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Ferry Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.