US Bridges

Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T17S R 5E · Structure no. SA1300000000078

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY #10
CrossesLong Creek Tributary
LocationSec 11 T17S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.61745, -88.75776
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary 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 Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY #10 over Long Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.