US Bridges

Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 9N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4000000000008

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStorm Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationSec 23 T 9N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates32.61056, -89.55381
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks8%
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$919,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Storm Road over Sweetwater 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Storm Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.