US Bridges

Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek

Fair

George County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 1S R 5W · Structure no. SA2000000000076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrenshaw Road
CrossesScarborough Creek
LocationSec 8 T 1S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates30.98297, -88.51167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw Road over Scarborough 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 Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw Road over Scarborough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.