US Bridges

Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2500000000185

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 43 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesBch of 14 Mile Creek
LocationSec 21 T 5N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 407
Coordinates32.25944, -90.62178
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Bch of 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.