US Bridges

Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4N R16W B · Structure no. SA3700000000106

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJc Riley Road
CrossesUpper Little Creek
LocationSec 18 T 4N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates31.31246, -89.64205
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jc Riley Road over Upper Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jc Riley Road over Upper Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.