US Bridges

Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 52 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA3200000000030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFreeman Road
CrossesMudd Island Creek
LocationSec 52 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates31.72308, -91.10781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Road over Mudd Island 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 Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek carry?

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

How long is Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Road over Mudd Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.