US Bridges

Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2500000000186

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesRelief for 14 Mile Creek
LocationSec 21 T 5N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 406
Coordinates32.26006, -90.62172
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$276,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Relief for 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.