US Bridges

Olympia Road over Small Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_30_T 6N_R 6E · Structure no. SA1900000000095

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympia Road over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Olympia Road over Small Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlympia Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSEC_30_T 6N_R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates31.4636, -90.64982
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olympia Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympia Road over Small 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 Olympia Road over Small Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Olympia Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Olympia Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.