US Bridges

Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 4S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000009

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRamie Farm Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 20 T 4S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 8110
Coordinates30.67891, -88.49628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramie Farm Road over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramie Farm Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.