US Bridges

Phares Road over Cameron Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec_ 6_T 7N_R 3E · Structure no. SA1900000000103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phares Road over Cameron Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phares Road over Cameron Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPhares Road
CrossesCameron Creek
LocationSec_ 6_T 7N_R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates31.60548, -90.94822
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$738,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phares Road over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phares Road over Cameron 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 Phares Road over Cameron Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phares Road over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Phares Road over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.