US Bridges

Utica RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000059

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica RD over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Utica RD over Clear Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUtica RD
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 10 T 2N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates32.02475, -90.38244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utica RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utica RD over Clear 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 Utica RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Utica RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Utica RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.