US Bridges

Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA190000000A003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnterprise Road
CrossesBayou Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates31.42865, -91.13716
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Road over Bayou 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 Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Road over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.