Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 1N R 1W · Structure no. SA1500000000004
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Earl Knight RD over Little Copiah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.