US Bridges

Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000067

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCemetary Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSec 22 T 6S R13W
RouteCounty Highway 8047
Coordinates30.50583, -89.2825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2009)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Cemetary Road over Sandy 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.