US Bridges

Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1S R 6W · Structure no. SA1700000000002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Craft Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 679
Coordinates34.98839, -89.86276
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Craft Road over Unnamed 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Craft Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.