US Bridges

Rabbit RD over Segars Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000285

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit RD over Segars Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rabbit RD over Segars Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRabbit RD
CrossesSegars Creek
LocationSec 17 T 8N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 456
Coordinates32.54019, -88.58103
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbit RD over Segars Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbit RD over Segars 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 Rabbit RD over Segars Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit RD over Segars Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit RD over Segars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.