US Bridges

Raymond Road over Long Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 1N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000019

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Road over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Raymond Road over Long Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2050. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRaymond Road
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 30 T 1N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates31.90217, -90.43975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2050
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Road over Long 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 2025.

How much traffic does Raymond Road over Long Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.