US Bridges

Charlie Johnson RD over Creek

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000262

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Johnson RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Charlie Johnson RD over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCharlie Johnson RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 3 T 8N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 1092
Coordinates32.56637, -88.6414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
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 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 Charlie Johnson RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Johnson RD over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Johnson RD over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Charlie Johnson RD over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Johnson RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.