US Bridges

Old Canton Road over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T10N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton Road over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Canton Road over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Canton Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 12 T10N R 7E
RouteCity Street 482
Coordinates32.73647, -89.53813
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$925,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton Road over Town 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Canton Road over Town Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Canton Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.