US Bridges

Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · SEC_15_T11N_R 8E B · Structure no. SA4000000000063

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,130 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesScott Crossing Rd.
CrossesLobutcha Creek
LocationSEC_15_T11N_R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates32.81014, -89.45914
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,130 ft (344.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha 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 Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Crossing Rd. over Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.