US Bridges

Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA250000000A135

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcdowell RD
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 1W
RouteCity Street 8288
Coordinates32.26909, -90.25913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdowell RD over Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowell RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.