US Bridges

Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000062

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIngrams Mill RD
CrossesRed Banks Creek Canal
LocationSec 13 T 3S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 975
Coordinates34.81692, -89.7907
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ingrams Mill RD over Red Banks Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.