US Bridges

Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T15N R 2E · Structure no. SA2600000000086

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUpper Louisvlle RD
CrossesBranch of Long Creek
LocationSec 15 T15N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates33.16289, -90.08092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Louisvlle RD over Branch of Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.