Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000284
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clarke Road over Big Reed 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Clarke Road over Big Reed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.