US Bridges

Middleton Creek RD over Middleton Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 44 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA190000000A026

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middleton Creek RD over Middleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middleton Creek RD over Middleton 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2037. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddleton Creek RD
CrossesMiddleton Creek
LocationSec 44 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates31.36194, -90.87361
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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 traffic65 by 2037
Trucks1%
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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middleton Creek RD over Middleton Creek built?

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

What condition is Middleton Creek RD over Middleton 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 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middleton Creek RD over Middleton Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton Creek RD over Middleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.