US Bridges

US 84 over Rodgers Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 210008401612310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Rodgers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Rodgers Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesRodgers Creek
Location1.3 MI E US 49
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.65097, -89.54765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$488 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Rodgers Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Rodgers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Rodgers Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Rodgers Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US 84 over Rodgers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.