US Bridges

Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

George County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 3S R 6W B · Structure no. SA2000000000047

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Agricola RD
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
LocationSec 27 T 3S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyGeorge County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.76222, -88.57417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar 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 Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Agricola RD over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.