HWY 50 over Town Creek
FairClay County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T17S R 6E · Structure no. SA1300000000119
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 50 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 50 over Town Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 50 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 50 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 50 over Town Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY 50 over Town Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 50 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.