US Bridges

US 84 over Middlefork Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI W US 98 · Structure no. 21000840190342A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
642 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Middlefork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Middlefork Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 642 ft (195.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesMiddlefork Creek
Location2.5 MI W US 98
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.46576, -90.9083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Middlefork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Middlefork 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 Middlefork Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Middlefork Creek?

The structure is 642 ft (195.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Middlefork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.