US Bridges

Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 2S R 8W B · Structure no. SA1700000000036

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStar Landing Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationSec 18 T 2S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 974
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.90425, -90.09552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Landing Road over Johnson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Star Landing Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.