US Bridges

Betts-Radcliffe over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7N R17E · Structure no. SA380000000A306

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betts-Radcliffe over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Betts-Radcliffe over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBetts-Radcliffe
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 34 T 7N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 952
Coordinates32.41125, -88.55461
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betts-Radcliffe over Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betts-Radcliffe 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Betts-Radcliffe over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Betts-Radcliffe over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Betts-Radcliffe over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.