US Bridges

Red Creek RD over Slough

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 4S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Creek RD over Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Creek RD over Slough in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRed Creek RD
CrossesSlough
LocationSec 3 T 4S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates30.73278, -88.78278
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Red Creek RD over Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Creek RD over Slough 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 Red Creek RD over Slough carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Creek RD over Slough?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Creek RD over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.