US Bridges

Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000106

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOldenburg Road
CrossesCameron Creek
LocationSec 17 T 7N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.57615, -90.93612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oldenburg Road over Cameron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.