US Bridges

Rabbit RD over Segars Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000286

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit RD over Segars Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rabbit RD over Segars Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbit RD
CrossesSegars Creek
LocationSec 17 T 8N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 456
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.53568, -88.57616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbit RD over Segars Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbit RD over Segars Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rabbit RD over Segars Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit RD over Segars Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit RD over Segars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.