US Bridges

Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000084

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFerguson-Mill Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSec 19 T 8N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 1209
Coordinates31.64241, -90.05836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson-Mill Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.