US Bridges

Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5N R 4E B · Structure no. SA190000000A032

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 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 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMiddleton Creek RD
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 30 T 5N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates31.37423, -90.85194
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2021, making it 4 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 March 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton Creek RD over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.