US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 38 T 4S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
LocationSec 38 T 4S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 8291
Coordinates30.70282, -88.62701
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic119 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.