US Bridges

CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R 4W · Structure no. SA3600000000067

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Road 109
CrossesSpur of Clear Creek
LocationSec 30 T 8S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates34.35657, -89.6535
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 109 over Spur of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.