US Bridges

Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T23N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2200000000062

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLong Creek Rd.
CrossesMcswine Creek
LocationSec 32 T23N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates33.81253, -89.90878
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Long Creek Rd. over Mcswine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.