US Bridges

Olympia Road over Small Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 5N R 5E · Structure no. SA190000000A038

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympia Road over Small Creek is a steel other carrying Olympia Road over Small Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlympia Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 1 T 5N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates31.43278, -90.65556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Olympia Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympia Road over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Olympia Road over Small Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Olympia Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Olympia Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.