US Bridges

Norman Road over Long Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 1N R 3W · Structure no. SA1500000000027

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman Road over Long Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorman Road
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 24 T 1N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates31.91597, -90.45586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$420,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norman Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Road over Long Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Road over Long Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Norman Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.