US Bridges

Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000069

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlcede Lizana Road
CrossesBig Creek Branch
LocationSec 25 T 6S R13W
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates30.48911, -89.24243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2024)
Projected traffic631 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Alcede Lizana Road over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.