US Bridges

Rockport RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R10E B · Structure no. SA1500000000186

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport RD over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rockport RD over Indian Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRockport RD
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 33 T10N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.78811, -90.20639
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic135 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$285,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockport RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport RD over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rockport RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rockport RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.