US Bridges

Union RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T10N R 9E · Structure no. SA150000000A178

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union RD over Lick Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion RD
CrossesLick Creek
LocationSec 14 T10N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.83475, -90.26981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$321,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union RD over Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Union RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Union RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.