US Bridges

Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R 8W B · Structure no. SA2100000000042

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSand Ridge RD
CrossesAtkinson Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates31.16809, -88.79261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Ridge RD over Atkinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.