US Bridges

Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000233

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSandhill Church RD
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 18 T 8N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 1219
Coordinates31.65311, -89.33319
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandhill Church RD over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sandhill Church RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.