US Bridges

Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 4S R 9W · Structure no. SA3000000000023

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLarue-Dantzler RD
CrossesRailroad Creek
LocationSec 26 T 4S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 8072
Coordinates30.67583, -88.86333
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Larue-Dantzler RD over Railroad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.