US Bridges

River Road over Indian Creek

Fair

George County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA2000000000055

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying River Road over Indian Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 24 T 3S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1114
Coordinates30.76861, -88.6375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 River Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Indian 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 River Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.