US Bridges

Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T10N R10E · Structure no. SA150000000A185

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2050. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSteel Creek Road
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationSec 21 T10N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.82791, -90.19432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2050
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Creek Road over Steel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Creek Road over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.