US Bridges

Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T11N R 9E · Structure no. SA400000000A066

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRice Creek Road
CrossesRice Creek
LocationSec 17 T11N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates32.80818, -89.38819
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Creek Road over Rice 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Creek Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.