US Bridges

Mcdonald Road over Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T12N R14E B · Structure no. SA3500000000102

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcdonald Road over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMcdonald Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 20 T12N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates32.87511, -88.88764
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Road over Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Road over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.