US Bridges

Martinsville RD over Russell Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R 8E B · Structure no. SA150000000A109

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsville RD over Russell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Martinsville RD over Russell Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2048. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMartinsville RD
CrossesRussell Creek
LocationSec 12 T 9N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 522
Coordinates31.76519, -90.35527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2048
Trucks8%
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$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinsville RD over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsville RD over Russell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Martinsville RD over Russell Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martinsville RD over Russell Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsville RD over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.