US Bridges

US 84 over Owens Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 9.2 MI E SR 33 · Structure no. 210008401903280

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Owens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Owens Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesOwens Creek
Location9.2 MI E SR 33
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.47259, -90.93519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 84 over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Owens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Owens Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.