US Bridges

County Lake Road over Large Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA1900000000002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lake Road over Large Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Lake Road over Large Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Lake Road
CrossesLarge Creek
LocationSec 3 T 5N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates31.42925, -91.09129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Lake Road over Large Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lake Road over Large Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County Lake Road over Large Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Lake Road over Large Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Lake Road over Large Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.