Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek
FairCovington County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9N R16W · Structure no. SA1600000000088
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe RD over Blakely 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe RD over Blakely Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.