US Bridges

Craft Road over Lick Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2S R 6W · Structure no. SA1700000000101

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craft Road over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craft Road over Lick Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCraft Road
CrossesLick Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2S R 6W
RouteCity Street 7903
Coordinates34.93437, -89.86575
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Craft Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craft Road over Lick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Craft Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Craft Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Craft Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.