US Bridges

Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000098

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesCamp Creek & Lick Creek
LocationSec 6 T 2S R 6W B
RouteCity Street 7867
Coordinates34.93333, -89.86917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (122 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick 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 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Camp Creek & Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.