US Bridges

Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 2N R 6W · Structure no. SA210000000A026

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Avera RD
CrossesBlakely Creek
LocationSec 2 T 2N R 6W
RouteCity Street 116
Coordinates31.16108, -88.55987
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Avera RD over Blakely 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Avera RD over Blakely Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.