US Bridges

Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 48 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA190000000A010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFreewoods Road
CrossesZeigler Creek
LocationSec 48 T 5N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates31.35149, -91.07926
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freewoods Road over Zeigler 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Freewoods Road over Zeigler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.