US Bridges

Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2N R 4W · Structure no. SA1500000000200

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRaggio-Mcree Lane
CrossesSaddlers Creek
LocationSec 2 T 2N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates32.04758, -90.57281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Raggio-Mcree Lane over Saddlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.