US Bridges

Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA190000000A022

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiddleton Creek RD
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 34 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates31.36888, -90.85724
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain built?

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

What condition is Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.