US Bridges

Horse Creek Road over Large Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_28_T 6N_R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000089

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Creek Road over Large Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Horse Creek Road over Large Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorse Creek Road
CrossesLarge Creek
LocationSEC_28_T 6N_R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates31.45344, -90.70698
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$675,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Creek Road over Large Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Creek Road over Large 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 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Horse Creek Road over Large Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Creek Road over Large Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.