US Bridges

Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000041

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHorse Creek Road
CrossesMcgeehee Creek
LocationSec 4 T 5N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates31.43597, -90.71423
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Creek Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.