US Bridges

Rhymes Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000062

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhymes Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rhymes Road over Clear Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRhymes Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 14 T 2N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.01589, -90.37328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic400 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$456 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhymes Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhymes Road 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 Rhymes Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rhymes Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rhymes Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.