US Bridges

Co.Road 459 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Mississippi · SEC_13_T10S_R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000138

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 459 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 459 over Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo.Road 459
CrossesCreek
LocationSEC_13_T10S_R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates34.20897, -89.26353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 459 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 459 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 459 over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Co.Road 459 over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 459 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.