US Bridges

Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9S R 7E · Structure no. SA2900000000043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShiloh Church Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 11 T 9S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates34.31889, -88.53611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Church Road over Sand 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 Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Church Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.