US Bridges

Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 5W B · Structure no. SA2100000000113

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek in Greene 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld 57 North
CrossesMcleod Creek
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates31.17336, -88.52195
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$380,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek built?

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

What condition is Old 57 North over Mcleod 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old 57 North over Mcleod Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.