US Bridges

Myrick RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8N R10W B · Structure no. SA3400000000101

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrick RD over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Myrick RD over Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMyrick RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 16 T 8N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates31.65838, -89.0031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrick RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrick RD over Mill 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 Myrick RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myrick RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Myrick RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.