US Bridges

Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 9N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000100

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCrooked Creek Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSec 29 T 9N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates31.71617, -90.03846
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
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Creek Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.