Sand Flat RD over Long Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000008
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Flat RD over Long Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Flat RD over Long Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Flat RD over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Flat RD over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sand Flat RD over Long Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sand Flat RD over Long Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Flat RD over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.