US Bridges

Shuck Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 5N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000027

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuck Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shuck Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesShuck Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 29 T 5N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 901
Coordinates32.24889, -88.88972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuck Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shuck Road over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shuck Road over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Shuck Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.