US Bridges

Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPalmer Creek RD
CrossesSaucier Creek
LocationSec 33 T 5S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 8234
Coordinates30.5675, -89.10111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Creek RD over Saucier 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Creek RD over Saucier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.