US Bridges

Red Creek RD over Slough (relief)

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 3S R 8W B · Structure no. SA2000000000061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Creek RD over Slough (relief) is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Creek RD over Slough (relief) in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRed Creek RD
CrossesSlough (relief)
LocationSec 34 T 3S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates30.73778, -88.78056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Red Creek RD over Slough (relief) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Creek RD over Slough (relief) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Creek RD over Slough (relief) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Creek RD over Slough (relief)?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Creek RD over Slough (relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.